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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-06

Interested IN HIS euns
Thomas jefferson Littleton OF Tennes-
see was visiting his son. Representative
Martin w. Littleton. whom he had not
seen in twenty years The old gentleman,
who Is In his slst year. was at the capt.
tol the other day, and sat In the mem
bers' gallery. an interested observer Of
the proceedings on the floor Of the house
during the brief session. Afterward he
was introduced by his son to Representa-
tive Mann OF Illinois, the minority floor
leader; Representative Underwood OF
Alabama, the democratic beiiwether, and
other congress notables.
Mr. nttiston. sr., Is the father OF nine
teen Children. and has spent his entire
life In the mountains Of east Tennessee
The last time he saw Martin the latter
was track walker for q Tennessee rail-
road.
when are you going back homer
somebody asked the old gentleman.
u haven't decided" he replied. "You
see, FIRST want to get acquainted with
Martin. who seems to be 4 pretty in
teresting sort Of fellow"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-06

The war correspondent Is appar-
entity IN danger OF recall to Mexico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-30
Federal Commander in Cuba
Hopes to Crush the Revolt

SANTIAGO, Cuba. May 30.-The United
States gunboat Paducah has arrived In
Nipe bay, where her commander, George
C. Mitchell, will watch the situation.
Gen. Jose ]. Monteaguedo. the command
er-in-chief of the Cuban regular army in
the field, who arrived here last evening
with large detachment of reinforce
ments on board the cruiser Cuba, intends
to leave for Guantanamo today.
Before his departure he said that he
was now fully prepared to crush the re-
volt. as he now has sufficient forces at
his disposal. AL dispositions would be
made Immediately. he said, to begin an
active campaign, and ii was, his intention
to make an example of the rebels. All
sured of the fullest protection.
Insurgents Destroy Tons of Sugar.
A party of insurgents. under the leader
ship of Vicente Anaya. today burned
5000 tons of sugar cane on a French
property near Guantanamo The in
surgents compelled the laborers on the
plantation. to accompany them to the
woods. where they are now being pur-
sued by a force of rural guards.
A body of insurgents is reported also
to have burned some. buildings in the
town of DaiQuiri, fifteen miles southeast
of this city. belonging to the Spanish
American Iron Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-30
AFTER BLUE sky FRAUDS
Director Newell Summons
Western Land Officials
to Conference.

CHICAGO. May 30.-F. H. Newell, d.
rector of the reclamation service, has
summoned representatives Of western
railroads, state land commissioners and
reclamation agents to meet here tomor-
row to take up the question of blue
sky land investments. 1t is said the
federal government is considering
movement for their suppression.
The prime purpose is to build up the
new west. Because better inducements
are offered in western Canada, without
actual conditions being better, the gov
eminent is said to have recognized that
something must be done to stop the re-
moval of approximately 100 900 families a
year from the United States.
The continued exposure of fake" land
companies which have mulcted investors
out of large sums by inducing them to
buy land which Is worthless. or to which
they have no more title than to claim
on the blue sky. is blamed for the large
to Canada. From this Is
taken the nickname of the law which
Kansas passed to outlaw such concerns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-30
OBSERVANCE IN NEW ENGLAND
Fewer Veterans Decorate Nor
Graves Than Ever Before.

BOSTON, May 3o.-Fewer civil war vet
Grams decorated more graves in New Eng
land today than ever before. A larger
number of people enjoyed a more DIVERSE
fed amusement program than for many
years.
Nearly half of the veterans visiting the
cemeteries were obliged to take carriages,
while for the others the marching was
very short. The annual duties were per-
formed. however. graves of comrades
were marked by flags and flowers, adj
dresses were delivered. volleys were fired
over the little mounds, and the bugles
once more sounded taps.
To those for whom the civil war means
only historic episode, base ball, ten
MIS- golf, yachting and other feats of
strength and skill gave plenty of recrea-
ton, while many organizations held out
ing parties.
In this city large workhorse parade
attracted considerable attention, as did a
parade of electric-propelled vehicles which
followed it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-30
TRIBUTE TO WRIGHT.
President Calls Him Father of Aero
nautical Science.

President Taft was shocked this morn
ing when notified of the death of Wilbur
Wright. The President had witnessed
many of the Ohio aviator's flights in and
around Washington and had received him
at the White House.
The President lost no time in debating
statement expressing his sorrow at the
death of the aeronaut. He said:
1 am very sorry that the father of the
great new science of aeronautics is dead,
and that he has not been permitted to
live to see the wonderful development
that is sure to follow along the primary
lines of the new science which he laid
down. He deserves to stand with Fulton
and Stephenson and Bell
1.-THE death of Wilbur Wright" said
Secretary Stimson today. coming after
we had assurances that he was rallying.
shocked me very much. Mr.. Wright, be-
ing one Of the foremost aviators in the
country, and having done a great deal
for aeronautics in the army, was closely
connected with the War Department, and
his loss will be greatly felt. Besides be-
ing probably the foremost exponent of
aviation on this side of the Atlantic, he
was a citizen of whom America may be
proud for his manly qualities. his perse-
verance. modesty, skill and attention to
his profession"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-30
may CALL ON LAWYERS
IN NEW ORLEANS CASE
House Committee Wants to
Know if Judge Archibald
Treated Them Fairly.

The House judiciary committee may
call on William E. Lamb OF Chicago
and other attorneys in the New Or
leans rate case, to see If Judge Arch
bald of the Court OF Commerce gave
them opportunity to reply to the lad
ditional brief" submitted in that case
by Helm Bruce Of Louisville, counsel
for the Louisville and Nashville rail-
way
Mr. Bruce showed the committee let
tiers from Judge Archibald and his replies,
which some members of the committee re-
gard as having favored the railroad s
contention against the interstate COM
merce commission The members of the
committee say they think that ,inasmuch
as the case had been closed and submit
ted to the court. Judge Archibald was
guilty of improperly in permitting Mr..
Bruce to write him supplementary argu-
ment.
Cannot Be Found.
Tomorrow the committee will renew
consideration of Judge Archbald's busi-
ness deals in Pennsylvania culm banks.
James r. Dainty of Scranton, mentioned
as having been involved in the Arch
bald business ventures, cannot be found.
A deputy Sergeant-at-armS ana an agent
of the Department of Justice have been
seeking Dainty without avail. Efforts
to find him will continue. Meantime. the
committee will hear the testimony of
President Truesdale and Vice President
Loomis of the Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western railroad tomorrow.
John T. Lanihan of Wilkesbarre, Pa,
testified that members Of the bar who
practiced before Judge Archibald at
Scranton contributed to a fund which
the judge used on a tour through
Europe.
The case mentioned by Helm Bruce
was one involving railroad rates, and
was called the New Orleans Board of
Trade case. 1t was one of the first ap-
peals from the interstate commerce
commission to the Court of Commerce.
Mr.. Bruce said that, after certain cor
respondence, he had received a letter
from Judge Archibald. asking for an am
plification of a statement in brief. Mr..
Bruce said he replied with long letter
and also admitted that his letter was
kind of brief.
Asked by Representative Webb if he did
not think 1T an unusual proceeding. Mr..
Bruce replied in the affirmative. The de-
cision in the case favored Mr.. Bruce and
Mr.. Bruce produced letter from the
judge yesterday highly complimentary
to the attorney.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-30
HEPBURN AssAILs INSURGENTS
Says Present Course Would Sink
Them into Oblivion.

Wearing on his coat lapel miniature
flag in recognition of Memorial day, Sem
ator Hepburn of Idaho resumed his anti
tariff revision speech in the Senate to-
day and predicted that If the progressive
republican senator's persist in their course
they would 'sink into oblivion
1.-THE republican party he said, lis
strong enough and right enough to win.
All republicans should face the flag at
the head of the column. The only danger
lies in the fact that some of the dissatis-
fed element may face in the opposite di-
rection. If you believe in the principles
of the democratic party, then go there;
don't use the livery of heaven in which to
serve the devil
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-30
Close Of the Rose Exhibition.

The first annual rose exhibit OF I'll.
Brookland Citizens Association ende.
last evening. 1t had been in progress
for two days In the Brookland Mason. ,
Hall
rose show. who had done much to pro-
mote II as well as to present the idea
last year. was presented with a volume
of Longfellows works by John McPhul.
former president of the Brookland Citi-
zens' Association. on behalf of the women
of Brookland. MIR. TansilI responded
thanking them for their token and also
for the interest that they had shown in
the exhibit. Mr.. Tanstll won the first
prize Of individual white roses. He also
won the first grand prize, fifteen first
prizes and seven second prizes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-30
DIXON TURNED DOWN
Col. New Denies Request for
ESQ Convention Tickets.
FOLLOWS OLD CUSTOM
Candidates Never Have Received
Any-No Taft or Roose-
welt Pictures.

CHICAGO, May 3O.-Col. Harry s. New,
chairman of the subcommittee on ar
ransements for the national republican
convention. today refused a request from
senator Dixon, head Of the Roosevelt
campaign committee for go tickets to
the convention
Col. New explained that in other CON-
ventions the national committee had
never recognized candidates in iss,,in .
tickets.
Taft to Get Tickets.
Four years ago $50 tickets were given
to President Roosevelt, but none was
issued Tor Mr. Taft. This year the COM
mlttee has arranged for 100 tickets to be
given to President Taft for his friends
cabinet officers and government officials.
but no provision has been made for tbe
supporters Of Col. Roosevelt.
The request for tickets was first ro.do
by Senator Dixon to Fred w. Upham-
chairman of the Chicago convention com,
mittee, and by him referred to Col New
Inc question of what pictures should
auorn the convention hall was settled to-
DAY Dy Chairman Upham, who decided
Taft nor Col. Roosevelt should he rsed in
the decora tons.
Expect Roosevelt.
Reports that Col Roosevelt would not
attend the contest hearings and the con-
vention itself were heard.
Col. New and Mr.. Upham were conf
dent that suite had been reserved for
Col. Roosevelt in hotel near the head
quarters and said they had been assured
several weeks ago that the report was
correct The Taft leaders in Chicago still
expect Col. Roosevelt will be here to take
charge of the contests brought by his fol-
lowers, and also remain in Chicago dur
ing the convention.
Frank w. Knox of Michigan, manager
of the Roosevelt forces in that state,
said:
Roosevelt will have more than 600
votes on the first ballot. The talk Of a
second convention has been started by
Taft men merely to make trouble"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-30
CONFEDERATE FLAGS USED.
Placed Above Graves of Jefferson
Davis and Heroes of South.

RICHMOND, Va, May 30.-Memorial
day is being observed here as popular
as we'll as legal holiday.
Large quantities of flowers have arrived
from all over the country for the decora-
ton of the graves of many thousand SOL
diers of Union and Confederate armies
buried here
All the organized militia in the city will
escort the Confederate veterans to Holly
wood cemetery this afternoon, where
miniature Confederate battle flags will be
placed over the graves of President Davis,
Secretary Seldom Gems. Stuart, Pickett,
Fitzhugh Lee and other officers of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-30
GOES TO CLEVELAND.
Washington Fails to Secure Conven-
ton of Locomotive ENGINEERS.

Secretary Tom Grant OF the Chamber
of Commerce. who was sent to Harris
burg. Pa. for the purpose OF inviting the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers 20
hold its next triennial convention IN
Washington. is back with the news that
the brotherhood Is to meet in Cleveland
in 1915. He said today that the delegates
to the convention in Harrisburg had been
instructed to vote for Cleveland before
they went to the convention.
An effort will be made to get the biz
convention In 19lS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-30
DEMAND BY HOWELL
MAKES STIR IN CHICAGO
Republican Committeeman of
Nebraska Asks for Imme-
date Admission.

CHICAGO. May 3O.-Word that r. B
Howell, recently elected republican ma
tional committeeman from Nebraska by
direct primary, would come to Chicago
June 8, when the national committee
meets to hear contests. and demand his
seat, has caused a stir among members
of the committee
Mr. Howell is supporter of Col Roose-
Welt, and was chosen at the direct pri-
mary as the successor of Victor Rose
water, acting chairman Of the republican
national committee, whose official duty II
would be to call the republican national
convention to order June Is.
Claims Seat Under the Law.
At the local Roosevelt headquarters 1t
was said that Mr.. Howell had been ad-
vised that under the law he was entitled
to immediate possession of his seat as
member of the republican national COM
mittee from Nebraska, and he would in
sist on recognition when the committee
meets to hear contests June q.
Thomas K. Niedringhaus. elected re-
publican national committeeman from
Missouri under the direct primary, and
others similarly elected Will, IL Is salo'
demand their seats when the committee
meets next Week.
Roosevelt managers here declare there
are at least five new national committee
men who will attempt to assume their
official duties before the question OF con-
tests is taken up by the committee. The
operation of the direct primary law in a
number Of states where the national COM
mitteemen are chosen by popular vote
instead of by the delegates presents a
new problem which will in all probable
ity have to be dealt with. either by the
national committee or the national con-
ventiOn.
Views of Chairman New.
Harry S. New, chairman of the sub
committee on arrangements of the con-
vention, said:
1.-The term of a national committeeman
begins with the adjournment of the con-
vention, when the new members always
are called upon to meet and assume THEN
official duties. This Is the rule and prac-
tice of the party, and is as old as the
party itself. There is no just demand
nor reasonable excuse for q departure
from this rule, in my opinion
"A candidate for President who receives
majority Of the votes might with equal
propriety go to the White House the
minute the vote is canvassed and demand
the office on the ground that he wanted
the Office so badly he could not wait until
the incunbent's term expired"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-30
WREATH AND FLAG FOR EACH.
Statues of Revolutionary Heroes in
the Capitol Decorated.

Services in memory of the heroes Of the
revolutionary war whose statues are in
Statuary Hall, In the Capitol, were held
at 10 O'CLOCK this morning by Capitol
Society. Children of the American Revo-
luton. Each statue was decorated with
a wreath and small silk American flag
each statue by the children of the So
ciety- The program was brought to q
conclusion by the singing OF America"
and other patriotic airs by the children
and their parents who accompanied them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-30

Joseph B. Stewart of Richmond, Va.
prominent republican, and at different
times connected with the post office, col
lector of Richmond port for nine years
died Wednesday after an illness Of sew
eral months. Mr.. Stewart was seventy
one years old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-30

On a petition OF freeholders of South
River Va, District Judge II. w. Holt OF
the circuit court ordered an election fol
July 2 on a two-hLndred- and fifty thou
sand-dollar bond issue for good roads
This district gave the largest vote on the
county bond issue. and there is a genera
conviction that the vote will be favorable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-30
Testimony Of Mr.. Browne.

Herbert ]. Brownies testimony at the in
quiry in the House District committees
Office yesterday was to show that certain
properties are assessed too high and
others assessed too low. During the in
quiry Mr.. Browne said, speaking Of in
equalities of assessment:
II can account for it only on the basis
that the assessors are and have been Tor
the last twenty years confronted with the
obvious fact that if they assessed real
estate in Washington adequately, at the
rate of 81 80 per 500, they would produce
a revenue SO large as to direct the atten-
ton of Congress to the fact that the Dis
trict Of Columbia has sufficient property
to furnish, at a fair rate of taxation, all
the revenue required for the District gov
eminent.
do you mean that the administration
of the District could be conducted without
calling upon Congress to bear one-half
the burden?' asked Mr.. George.
YES" replied Mr.. Browne.
The expert concluded by saying:
"One is forced to the conclusion that
the assessor purposely avoided obtaining
accurate Information through fear that
thereby he would be compelled to assess
property in harmony with that informa-
ton Showing gross undervaluations in
bushes properties), and thus raise the
assessment on valuable business property.
This property has escaped it's just share
time enormous increases in these values
served to enrich the owners, when less
favored portions of the District-sections
of small homes where there has been no
material increase in valuation, has been
assessed clear to the breaking point"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-30
Taft Speaks in Amphitheater.

of the graves
Taft Speaks in Amphitheater.
Following the decoration the services
of the day were held at the amphitheater,
where President Taft and Senator VIII
liam Alden Smith were the orators Sen
ator smiths address was extemporaneous.
being a tribute to the worth and the
service OF the men in whose honor the
nation today bows the head in grief and
in triumphant JOY because they laid
down their lives in defense of their
country and for the establishment of
principle that shall live as long as the
nations survive.
After the sounding OF the assembly by
the bugler of the Marine Band, the serv-
ices at the amphitheater opened with a
selection. Our Naval Heroes" by the
band. The assembly was called to order
by J. d. Bloodgood, department com
,mander. after which the invocation was
pronounced by Rev. Henry n. Couden,
chaplain of the House OF Representatives.
The choir Of Dumbarton Avenue Metho-
dist Episcopal Church sang THE New
Hail Columbia" under the direction of
William T. Glover. and with Mrs Isaac
Birch as organist. The reading of orders,
by O. II. Oldroyd. assistant adjutant gen.
eral. and a solo by Mrs NJ. b. Smart
was followed by the reading of Lincoln's
Gettysburg address. by Maj. E. r. Camp
bell Mrs Bessie Birch Haycock sopr ano
soloist of the Dumbarton Avenue Church
choir. sang The Rest of the Brave"
which was followed by the reading of
Gen. John A Logan's original Memorial
day orders. Mrs. ]. A. Houghton, con-
tralto soloist of the choir, sang % Starry
Flag" being assisted by the choir.
Musical Numbers q Feature.
Following the address by President Taft
the Marine Band played Sullivan's Lost
Chord" the choir then singing Freedom.
Our Queen, and 20, Columbia, Our
Land. We Adore Thee" between which
numbers Col. G. C. Sniffen read a poem.
The Grafton of the day. by Senator Smith,
followed. after which George II. Idlii-
bridge sang Day break at Appomattox.
The Arlington memorial hymn. Forget
Me Not" by Mrs. Haycock, and Men
deissohn's Spring Song by the Marine
Band. completed the musical program.
the latter number concluding with
America, sung by the choir and the
assembly. The benediction was pro-
nounced by Rev. ]. w. r. Sumwalt, after
which Taps" sounded by the band,
ended the services.
Capt. John r. King. past commander in
chief. G. A. r., placed on the grave of
Gen. Phil Sheridan, at Arlington, by re-
quest of George Fl. Thomas Post, No. 5.
Of Chicago, ILL.,. a large cluster of peonies.
This duty has been performed by Capt.
King for the past several years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-30
URDETTE HAS SAFE LEAD
Sure to Be Victor in May Con-
test, Which Ends
Tomorrow
Swat the Fly.

Nice. bright day. this.
Flies are getting thicker.
That means trouble. What
are YOU going to do about
it? Join the anti-fly crusade.
fight against filth and
disease. Keep everything
about your premises clean.
Cover or haul away stable
refuse. Cover all food.
Leave no crumbs on tables
or floors. and, finally, keep
in mind the watchword,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-30
THRONG SAlUTES FLAG
At THE SOLDIERS HOME
Address by Rev. J. s. Montgomery
in Memory of the Ma
TONS Dead.

At the National Soldiers Home the
memorial services were under the direc-
ton OF Capt. Thomas III. Mckee. senior
vice commander of the Department of
the Potomac. The procession formed at
the Scott building at $50 o'clock this
morning and marched 10 the speakers
stand. where assembly was sounded at
9:45 O'clock. Music was furnished by the
Soldiers Home Band and the Hibernian
choir. and the principal address OF the
day was delivered by Rev. j. S. Mont
gomery.
The ceremonies opened with selection
by the band. closing with transcription
of the hymn Nearer. My God, to Thee"
the invocation by Rev. H Allen Grit
nth. chaplain of the Soldiers Home. fol-
lowing. The Hfbernian choir then sang
Parks Cover Them over With Beauti-
full Flowers. the song being followed by
the reading of Gen. I4ogans Memorial
day orders by Capt. Thomas III. Mckee.
Memorial Hymn Sung.
The Soldiers Home Memorial hymn.
Rest of the Brave WAS sung by Mrs
Nellie b. Kelser. the Hibernian choir
then rendering the chorus. odd Glory
by Howard. Lncoln's Gettysburg ad-
dress was read by G. L. Shorey, COM
mander of Aston Camp, S. w. ", and
DIR. Thomas Calver read an original poem
entitled The Vanishing Army" After
lContinued on Thirteenth Paee.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-30

ish war section OF the cemetery. where
the parade disbanded for the decoration
of the graves
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-30
Makes 100 Miles in 1.4o.O2.

Beating down worlds record with every
mile, Ralph De Palma, driving a Mer-
cedes car. led the field by lap at the
end of the first $50 miles His time for
the distance was 1902. as against the
record of 1.57.15 set by Bruce-Brown in a
Fiat last year.
Under the eyes of $1,000 people, watch
ing eagerly the two and a half mile
course, the twenty-one cars that remain
ed in the race at the 150-mile mark
ground out the laps with clock-like regu-
larity.s Joe Dawson in a National was
second to De Palma, with Tetlaff in
Fiat a close third. The field followed
in a long string.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-30
Memorial Hymn Sung.

CONTINUED on Thirteenth Pase.)