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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-03
Partial List of Victims.

revised list Of the dead. so far as
known, made public today, is as follows:
JAMES LUNDRIGAN, captain OF the
powder boat Katherine W.. address not
learned
JAMES ARMSTRONG, OF Jersey City,
captain OF the powder boat Whistler.
ROBERT BARBOUR, OF New York City
a railroad passenger.
ROBERT BENNETT. OF New York City
captain OF the tug John Tuohey.
CHARLES M'NEIIL, engineer of a
switch engine in the New Jersey Central
yards.
GIANToNoMo MoRRo. of Brooklyn.
steVedore.
MICHAEL MoRRo, a cousin Of Giant
onomo stevedore.
OSCAR STOLPE. mate Of the Rather
Inc w
only five bodies have been recovered up
to this noon. and the names Of only nine
men missing are known. Nearly a score Of
laborers, names unknown, who were on
the end OF the pier when the explosion oc-
CURED, are unaccounted for.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-03
Nebraska

Rutherford pleaded guilty and was fined
$40 and costs. Upon failure to pay his
fine he was remanded to jail.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-03

NebFanka Couple Married in ChieREO.
CHICAGO, Feb. 2-(Speoial Telegram.l-
William r. Field OF Lincoln and Lydia
Ehuster OF Dunbar, Neb. have been
licensed 10 we'd here.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-03
WOman's Work

Activities Of various Organised
lodiss AloaR the Lines OF IN
dsrtahing % Concern 20 Wonsn.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-03
COULD NOTSTAND
SUFFERING FROM
SKIN ERUPTION
Red BIOtches on Face and Scalp,
Disfguring, Scaly and Dry Be-
gan to Itch and Burn, Scratched
Until He Drew the Blood.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Entirely
Relieved THAT Awful Pest"

IL have been using Cutieura Soap ana
Cnticnra Ointment for the past three nlonths
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-03
NItrogIycerin on Bond.


A report given by the Jersey City police
today showed that the Katherine w. the
dynamite boat, which was destroyed, had
been partially loaded with nitrogiycerin
before any dynamite was put on board it,
This previous loading was said to have
been from a pier further up the river
After a telephone Interview with federal
authorities here superintendent James
Connolly OF the Jersey City bureau OF COM
bustibles, declares that the Katherine w,
was not licensed to carry explosives. Mr..
Connolly said he was informed by the fed
eraI authorities that the boat had a pas
senger license only.
Captain James Heiling. declared to a de-
tective that he had not thought it neces-
sary TO procure such license. His boat dis
played the red flag, Captain Heiling is
reported to have said, and this. In his be-
lief, was sufficient.
Two more names were added to the list
Of dead and missing today. The missing
men are Anthony soleweski and Alfred
Werner, both OF Jersey City and both la
bOrers
Dupont Company IhvestiEatinE.
WILMINGTON. Del, Feb. Kit was
learned at the offices OF the E. I. Dupont
De NemOurs Powder company in this city
today that while the company had men al
work in New York harbor making a thor
ough investigation OF the dynamite explO-
sion there yesterday. the company had not
been Officially informed as to any OF the
details OF the accident.
p. S. Dupont. the treasurer OF the com
pany said the Whistler. one OF the boats
destroyed, was In the service OF the com
pany in the general transportation business
IN the harbor and that there were ex
plosives In transit there at the time. bu
just what this boat was carrying, he die
not know. and said this information eoulC
not be aseertained until the shipping rec
Ords had been examined.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-03

The w. w. club. which is planning to
take up new work, held an enthusiastic
business meeting with Mrs. F. j. Martis
Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. L. Oldfied
will entertain the club February Is.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-03

Friday is open day at the Young Wo-
mems Christian association. The public
is invited to visit the building and see the
work of the domestic science, domestic
arts, gymnasium and educational classes.
The day is largely an exhibit of last terms
work. The new term opens Monday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-03

CRBSTON - The large home of Frank
Carr OF this city was entirely destroyed
by fire last night. The loss was partly
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-03

CRESTON-Mrs. William II. futile of
shannon City, sister of Mrs. Albert Dun
lap OF this place, passed away at her home
yesterday after an illness from Brlghts
disease, She was Il years of age a native
of MARYLAND
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-03

CRESTON-Word of the critical illness
of j. B. Ferguson Of Lincoln, Neb has
been received here. at his former home.
Mr.. Ferguson lived here for thirty five
years, where during that time he was en-
gagged in the music business. His afflic-
ton is heart trouble and is considered seri-
Gus.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-29
DOGS FIGHT, THEN OWNERS
Revolvers and Baseball Bat
Used with Serious Results.

One man was shot In the back. another
was badly beaten and a third was locked
up IN the MacdOugal street station yester-
day afternoon at the close of bloody
fight between two bulldogs in West Hous-
ton street Attillo Simone, twenty-five
wears old Of No l79 Prince street, and
James Mirabcllo, thirty years old. Of No
e22 Sullivan street. were taking their dogs
for an airing when the animals got at each
others threats. at Sullivan and West
Houston streets
The engagement lasted a quarter of an
hour. during which time Mirahello had
gone away and returned 10 the scene,
bringing with him a revolver and meeting
Sinone. who mad beer ioined by LuSini
AnapaIotini. Of West Houston street. A
nixup followed and, according 20 Mirsbel-
10. his opponents took turns beating him
with a baseball bat until he reached fof
his revolver Then the two men ran. he
said
Mirabe,lo fred AZ Simone four times. The
last shot took effect. He was prevented
from shooting al Anapalotini by citizen
who seized his arm as he was aiming the
revolver When the shots rang out the
streets swarmed with people. Six detsc-
tives pushed through the crowd and seized
Mirabello, whose face was covered with
flood They took him to 81. Vincent's
VospitsI Simone was hurried 10 the
italian Hospital. and Anapslotini was ar
rested. charged with attempting 10 rob
Mirahello Of his watch and chain while the
fight was in progress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-29
TAFT BEATS TRUST BUSTER
Defeats Kellogg at Myopia Two
Down. Charlie" Also Wins.

Beverly, Mass, Aug. 2S-This was a
great day for the Taft family, from an
athletic point Of view. at least. Last
week Frank p. Kellogg. of ST. Paul. who
used to bust trusts for the govern
ment. came up to Beverly from Boston
and in the Presidents study at PARA
malta boldly proclaimed that he was a
good golf player, afraid of nobody. He
was promptly challenged by the Chief
Executive. The match came off to-day.
The bunkers and hazards of Myopia
links proved greater puzzle to Mr.. Kel-
for the President came up to the club
house through the drizzle, his former
trust buster" defeated down.
While the President was showing Mr..
Kellogg some Of the niceties OF the game
Major A. w. Butt his aid. was learning
a few things he didn't know about golf
from Charlie" Taft, the Presidents
youngest son. The score was not re-
vealed. but It is certain that the major
did not win.
II the President returns 10 Beverly
after his Western trip Charlie" Intends
to take him on for a game. II the Presi-
dent returns 10 Washington he may have
In POSTPONE the match until next sum-
mer. but eventually Charlie intends To
beat his father. The President himself
expects It. He told callers recently that
Charlie" was "in training" for him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-29
SINECURES AT CANARS1E
Waldo's Visit May Mean Big Reduc
ton in Force There.

INSPECTOR Henry Cohen is az present at
work on a recommendation that he VIII
submit 70 Poic. Commissioner Waldo re-
garding the police Of the Canarsis station
and those OF Hsrbor Precint c, which IS
also stationed at Canarsie II rs understood
that his recommendation will cause re-
duction in those two precincts OF about 80
per cent Of the men.
Commissioner Waldo and Inspector Cohen
made an automobile trip 10 Csnsrsie last
Saturday afternoon They found AT the
harbor precinct two lieutenants. three SER
geants and about twenty patrolmen. Most
of the men were lounging around, and soma
Of them we're gazing at the rowboats and
launches anchored nearby.
The Commissioner then went 70 the other
station, where there are stationed four
lieutenants. four sergeants and eighty pa
trolmen. three drivers for the patrol
wagon three hostlers and four horses.
Looking over the blotter the Commission
or found that from six 70 eight arrests a
month are made in the precinct
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-29
CLARK "G0ING AFTER" TAFT
Speaker Says He Will Reply to
Presidents Speech.

Quincy H.. Aug &.-Champ Clark
Speaker OF the House Of Representatives,
who is here. did not learn until late TO-DAY
Of President Taft's speech at Hamilton,
Mass. Saturday. lie said he would reply
10 IT,
President Taft will hear from me. for
am going after him with hammer and
tongs," said Mr.. Clark. The Insurgents
can take care Of themselves. but | will re.
ply for the Democrats"
II is said Mr. Clark is exercised over
the Presidents speech. and that the
Speaker had intimated ha would have some.
thing 10 say abou, the President. and the
Tariff Board in particular. ot the members
Of which he is declared 10 entertain not
the most favorable opinion as to their ex-
pertness on tarif matters.
NJ Clark declares President Taft was
unfair and garbled facts in his Hamilton
address.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-29
CUMMINS FOR la TOILETTE
Iowa Senator Against Renomina
ton of President Taft.

rom inc lTlbuNf luIfdu
, Washington. Aug 2s-Accordng TO ad-
vices received IN Washington to-day. Sen
ator Cumrirs will make a strong fight IN
turn Iowa over 10 Senator La Toilette az
the next Republican National Convention.
Almost simultaneously with the speech Of
President Taft az Hamilton. Mass. in
which he sssailed the Democratic InsurEent
coalition I'm the Senate and divorced Sen
ator Ia Toilette and his associates from
the Republican party, Senator Cummin5
has openly declared for Senator Ia Fol
lstte for President. Mr.. Cummins SAYS:
Personally ! am opposed 70 President
Taft II ] had ny way he would not be
the choice Of the Republican National Con-
vention, and n II were possible tor me 10
prevent It ! do not hesitate 10 say that
would do so
Senator La Toilette stands for legislation
which IL perfectly safe and sane. notwith-
standing the efforts that have been made
bv his enemies 10 discredit him as unsafe
His judgment on great questions Is re-
liable, and the accusations Of being erratic
and an unsafe radical are made without
any foundation whatsoever.
His views are sound. and the intense
earnestness with which he fights IS tho
only thing that leads many. "a the er-
roneous belief that he is unsafe
Senator Cummins further says that de-
spite the promises Of President Taft the
country need not expect tariff revision al
the next regular session. and places the
responsibility for its failure entirely on the
President adding that the Democratic
House will refuse 20 carry out any of Mr.
Tafts recommendations along this line be
cause OF the fate of the wool. free list aud
cotton bills This statement Of the Iowa
Senator indicates that the Democrats and
Insurgents will get together again at the
next session, despite the throw-down given
10 the Insurgents in the Senate in the clos.
ing days OF the extra session.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-29
ASKS WALDO TO PIN MEDAL on
Giver Wants Commissioner to Honor
Patrolman Who Prevented Drowning.

Police Commissioner Waldo will pin a
bronze lifesaving medal on the breast Of
Patrolman Hedmsn. Of the West Far Rock
away station, in a few DAYS. A representa-
tive Of the American Ldfesaving Society
called at headquarters yesterday and left
the medal, with request that Comm!s-
sioner Waldo do the honors.
The rescue for which Hedman is 20 be
rewarded occurred in June. when. while
standing with his lieutenant, James VI.
Wheelwright. on the rear end OF a Long
Island Railroad train, crossing Jamaica
Raw trestle he saw a boat capsize IN a
so,iau Both leaped into the water He'd.
man swan 10 the occupants, Rose Scah!
and Stewart Brown. and kept them both
alive until a launch arrived He was IN
fun uniform and had 20 dive repeatedly for
Miss Scahl.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-29
Motive Of the Murder.

Through the testimony Of the mother OF
the dead woman the prosecution en-
deavored 10 define the motive for the
orime-the fear that news Of the alleged
snment might reach Henry c. Beattie, ST.
and cause O rupture between the son and
the father upon whom he depended
To reinforce its theory Of the motive the
prosecution put On the stand also Mrs. J.
F. Binford. mother Of Beulah, the girl
in the case and Henrietta Pittman. her
chunn Their testimony brought 10 the
surface a story OF Beattie's four years OF
acquaintance with Reulsh Binford % al
legged numerous indiscreuors; OF the birth
and Death q the child named Henry Clay
Bnford. and how. Just prior to the murder,
this relationship was carried on. Enough
was told to-day Of Miss Binford's connec-
ton with the case. in the opinion Of the
prosecution. to make st unnecessary for
the commonwealth 10 call Beulsh to the
stand.
WHEN Paul Beattie took the stand AT 40
O'Clock fiutter Of excitement ran through
the courtroom for the moment It's placid
stiffness was renewed when the witness. in
a ronotone. told Of bis early occupation.
what positions he had held. and perfume
tory details which reno cd from the
minds OF all the idea that anything sensa-
tonal was forthcoming. His most startling
testimony. in fact. was uttered in the same
voice Sc the FIRST part ~ his story At
tired IN neat blue suit, his brown hair
brusheI bacA from his forehead he turned
an earnest. determined face 10 the jury.
stMr Pa4fria how old are Won ." Prose
cutor Wendenburg began.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-29
NAVY LOSES PET KANGAROO
Sent to Bronx Geological Park After
Fight with Mascot Bulldog.

Portsmouth, n H., Aug 2s.-Murphy. the
pet kangaroo OF the battleship Wisconsin.
has been detached from the ship and or
dered to the Bronx Geological Park. New
York Murphy loses his favored position in
the navy owing 10 his bad behavior. He
came aboard while the vessel was on the
worlds cruise at Albany. Australia, q a
gift from the people of that city
Recently the crew added big bulldog
to the ships menagerie, and Murphy's nose
soon went ont Of Joint in an argument
Disgruntied. he left the ship and went into
camp In boiler room in the navy yard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-29
LA TOILETTE TO SPEAK
40 reltrrnnh 10 nc Trlhune |

Williams Grove. Penn. Aug. @.-Vith
more than five thousand farmers and their
families from Pennsylvania. Maryland and
other Eastern states present, the thirty
eighth annual interstate grangers' picnic
opened here to-day. The picnic ground.
nesting IN a shaded valley. If In reality
a miniature city OF tents and cottages.
erected in long avenues. which tonight
are crowded with happy throngs Of gran
gers on their yearly outing. The exercises
this year will he unusually interesting
On Thursday afternoon United States
Senator La Toilette will make an address.
IN which he IS expected 10 reply 10 Presi-
dent Tsfts reeent criticism Of the In
surgents g
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-29
MAYOR DECLARES FOR
MAIN CHARTER POINTS
In Statement to Committee He
Urges Own Power Over
Transit Franchises.
is NOTHING NEW, HE SAYS
Quotes Old Laws as Giving Him
Separate Powers, but Says
They Are Vague and Should
Be Made Clear.

Following q conference with Senator Cul-
len and Assemblyman Foley. chairmen OF
the Cities Committees OF the Senate and
Assembly. respectively and jeremiah 7
Mahoney. OF counsel of the Joint Legis-
lative Committee. on the proposed ne"
charter. Mayor Gaynor last night gave
out long statement 10 the committee er-
pressing his views on certain important
points in the document
When the committee met last night 81
the Knickerbocker Hotel for the frst or a
series Of executive sessions. at which ths
charter is 10 be whipped into shape
Assemblyman Foley said he did not want
10 discuss the Mayors communication, bu'
he left II to be inferred that its substance
was the result OF an agreement that mad
been reached at the conference earlier IT
the day.
The recent suggestion that some Of the
upstate Republicans might be induced II
join with Tammany in its attempts to pass
the charter has led the state leaders tc
consider the wisdom Of making the charter
a caucus measure. thus consolidating the
Republican opposition. The Democrats
might then have 10 make II caucus meas
ure. which they had not wanted 10 40
because il would show the bill up in It's
true light as a Democratic political meas
ure. The present indications are that
number Of Democrats are waVerlns III
their support Of the document.
In his communication to the committee
Mayor Gaynor advises that the audl'
poyter of the Controller be retained pract-
caily as it is. The committee announceo
early last week that il intended to restore
most of the general powers OF audit to the
Controller. but were TO have taken away
his mower OF audit over contracts, bills OF
charitable institutions and some other
things but the Mayor comedies that these
should be retained.
The Mayor argues in favor or the sus'
pensive veto OF the Mayor over resolutions
Of the Board of Estimate.
AS to the provision OF the charter tha'
would give him the absolute decision over
ALL rapld transit franchises and contracts
the Mayor argues that this is no more
mower than he has under the present
charter and the rapid transit act As a
matter of fact. he declares. the present Ia"
makes il necessary 10 get the separate
consent OF the Mayor to all routes ana
contracts after they have been approved
IN, the public Service Commission and be-
fore they 90 TO the Board of Estimate at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-29
MEXICAN CONVENTION BEGINS.

Mexico CITY, Aug &-The time Of the
delegates 70 the national convention OF the
National Progressive party was taken up
to-day by a continuation Of the sxamina-
tor ~ the credentials IL is expected the
nomination OF candidates for the Presi-
dency Will be made tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-29
SUICIDE BOUGHT CEMETERY LOT

MddletoWn. n. Y, Aug ga man who
registered as George Brown. Albany n.
y" committed suicide in his room in a
hotel in Goshen to-day by stranglng him
self with a piece Of sheet attached TO a
bedpost few DAYS ago Brown bought
a burial plot in the cemetery at Goshen,
but gave no indication that in making the
purchase he contemplated suicide.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-29
CALUMET AND HEcLA DIVIDEND

Boston. Aug pa quarterly dividend Of
s. share was declared to-day by the III
rectors Of the Calumet and Hecls Mining
Company the rate being the same as three
months ago. Last year the rate was s. n
share The dividend Is payable on Sep
tenlber p 10 stockholders on record on
August 90
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-29

should have the power OF removal o.e ,
elected oficisls. the Mayor expresses 'ns
belief that this power should be re''''o
by the Governor. he says:
That has been left in allowance for ,, qascu'I
sion. II does not exist in other eit reIii 9
advise against giving it 10 inc App ,e the
Division OF the Supreme Court OF u Leave
Legislature. az suggested ! hhUa s,riction
that removals should he allowed Only IL.
some sereliction IN once. The Gowns e;n JI
position TO remove because IN me oppgl,ntai
A.. 10, nsssII1. M 10 a standard OF inter
ligence or competency set UP BY Spen oa ae-
moving power should be checked IHe d pTn
pie pass upon the Intelligence e an'
netency Of those running for once
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-29

n the condition of her husband. The tesn-
n,onv brought out that the condition OF
,,o,,rs peattie became known TO his wife
on the Thursday before she was Killed
you were present on several occasions
when the prisoner called at the residence
of Tom owen. Who invited you?
"Mr owen
"On the fatal night who invited your
mo one.
ION the night or the murder" said MIS-
owen, Il asked Beattie who couid nave
been so cruel as 10 kill an innocent girl
He gave no explanation but said Take me
ont Of the room He gave no eHpiaha-
ton"
Did you notice any tears on the pris-
oners face them"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-29
No Blood In Automobile.

Detective L. L. schsrer, under cross
examination by the defence, TESTIFIED mat
he asked Beattie If he had stopped al any
houses along the route 10 set people on the
trail Of the man who he said shot his VIE
Beattie said he was hurrying to get her 10
doctor Scherer then asked II he Ola nov
know his wife was dead. He answered that
he had tried after she was shot to feel her
mise and heart but could not tell II she
was dead Beattie said he STOPPED only 10
Ak his lights.
on redirect examination by prosecutor
Wendenburg Scherer told OF the condition
OF the Beat,ie automobile. which he ex-
anlined the day after the murder. He
particularly described the drip pan under
Meath pointing out that hardened grease
covered the tin and that no trace of blood
could he found
The prosecution's idea was to demon
strate that the big pool of blood in the road
did not come through the machine. and
that Mrs Beattie was not shot while in
the automobile, as alleged by Beattie..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-29
TARIFF THE CHIEF ISSUE
Continued from first page.

dent Taft would spend September y
and part Of the following day in Iowa,
visiting Council Bluffs, Fort Dodge,
Waterloo, Des Moines and ottumwa.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-29
Murdered Woman's Mother Testfies.

A woman yelled in heavy black suddenly
was brought into the room at u 80 o'clock
and took the stand She was Mrs. Owen.
mother Of the dead woman She came IN a
taxicab and her entrance was dramatic.
Il wish YOU would tell the jury all about
your daughter living happily with her hus-
band. said Mr. Wendenburg 10 Mrs. Owen.
There was pause while counsel for the
defence conferred. The presence Of the
woman IN mourning caused sensation IN
the courtroom. as her coming was entirely
unexpected Beattie 1dgeted nervously in
his seat In answer 70 the question OF Mr..
Wendenburs concerning Mrs. Beattie's
home life Mrs owen said:
she was sad and had frequent crying
spells"
DO you know what was the cause OF
Mrs. Beattie's sorrow"
Il do not know She DID not tell me-
Did she show you anything as A cause
for looking sad or having the crying
spells?"
we object" snapped counsel for the
defence
IND Beattie ever go out with hts wife
alone?" asked Mr. Wendenburg Of Mrs.
owen
not until that night
Here. at u O'Clock noon. the court de-
oided 10 retire 70 jury room n discuss
certain points concerning prospective tesu-
mony OF me witness. Il think the prisoner
should be present" suggested Mr. Wenden-
burg. and the court agreed.
The conference as 20 the admssibility Of
Mrs Owens testimony was carried on only
between the opposing counsel, Judge Wat
son and the prisoner. the Jurors retiring to
separate room. All returned 10 the court
room al /: 20 o'clock and the examination OF
Mrs Owen was resumed She testified at
length. indicating that there was no doubt
Of young Mrs. Beattie having knowledge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-29

In this it would seem that the Mayor was
having the way to block the proposed suo-
wav contracts with the Brooklyn Kappa
Transit Company, whether the new charter
goes through or not.
What he Mayor says on this most vital
topic is as follows: