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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-09-10
Traction Employees at
Superior on Strike

SUPERIOR. Wis Sept. 9.-A partial
tieup of the street car lines on the
Duluth side of the bay was in effect to-
day. Service was irregular. The prln-
cipal grievance of the strikers is said to
be the discharge Of twelve union men a
short time ago.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-09-10
BOY HUNTER is KILLED
BY HIS OWN SHOTGUN

JOLIET, ILL.,, Sept. 9.-Winfield Blood.
II years old. was killed while returning
from a hunting trip late last night.
Blood was walking into the city on a
railroad track. He tripped on a rail and
his shotgun was discharged. His left arm
and part Of his head were torn off by the
chot
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-09-10
Little Girl is Torn
to Death by Mastiff

BIwBAWK, Mimi. Sept. 9.-With face,
arms and legs terribly torn by mas
tiff, Mary Piedarek. years old, of this
city, died here today in great agony.
Fifteen unmuzzled dogs, including the
mastiff were shot The head Of the
mastiff was sent to st. Paul to be ex-
amined for rabies
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-09-10
C0NGREssMEN SHARE VICTORY
Kinds and Goodwin Win, with Two
Districts in Doubt.
HEAv YLoss FOR DEMOCRATS
Governor Plaisted Refused Re-Elec-
tion by the Voters.
LEGISLATURE TO NAME SENATOR
Plurality of Republicans Grows
Steadily After First Hundred
Districts In, with Demo-
Gratis Never in Lead.

PORTLAND. Me-, Sept. 9.-Returns from
246 out of 6s4 election districts for gov
ernor gave: Haines, republican, $,a2S;
iPlaisted, democrat, 8,0l6.
The corresponding vote in 1910 was:
'Fernald. republican, 26147; Plaisted, dem
ocrat, 1850.
These returns show republican pain Of
8 per cent and democratic loss Of IL per
cent
If the same percentage Is maintained
throughout the state Haines' election is
indicated by about $500 plurality com
pared with $3.50 given Plaisted in 1910.
congressman Republican.
Returns from about one-fourth of the
cities and towns In the four congressional
districts indicated the election of Kinds.
republican, in the First and of Goodwin,
republican in the Third, with close con-
tests in the Second and Fourth districts.
Returns for congressman in the Fourth
district from twenty out of 120 cities and
towns gave: Guernsey, republican, 1,656.
Mullen, democrat, 1853. Same districts
in 1910 gave: Republican, 1,640; demo-
cratic, 1,2n. ..4
Returns for congressman in the Second
district from twenty out of 124 cities
gave: Shelton, republican, $3.50; Nc
Gillicuddy, democrat, 1856. Same districts
in 1910 gave: Republican, 2,717; McGilli-
cuddy, 1884
First Returns Close.
Returns for governor from ia election
districts gave. Haines, republican, 1882;
lPlaisted, democrat, 1S,155. Same districts
in 1910 gave: Republican, 12,345; demo-
cratic, 1906.
With several well-defined state issues to
~be decided, the voters Of Maine went to the
polls today to elect governor, four
congressman, county officers and state
legislature, The legislature selected to-
day will choose United States senator
next winter.
The pods CLOSED in most places at
s p. m.
1t Is many years since Maine voters
have had such ideal weather on election
day. The country roads were in good
condition after recent rains for travel to
the voting polls.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-09-10
storm Causes Damn ge.

INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Mimi,
Sept. S-A tornado and electrical storm,
which occurred here early today,
wrecked buildings and destroyed prop
erty valued at 10000.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-09-10
MIXED ON FAKE HORSE RACE
Albert S. Mama, Iowa Farmer, Sues
Alleged Crooks for Thousands.
MORTGAGES FARM TO WAGER
Puts Up More Than Three Thousand
Dollars in Cash on Race and
Gives Note for Four Thou
sand Additional.

Swindied or mixed" out OF 5000 on a
fake horse race In Council Bluffs. ac-
cording to his charge, Albert s. Hanna
wealthy Iowa farmer, started suit in
district court Monday to recover $3,461 of
the money which he says was stolen
from him by the alleged mixers" At
tachment against funds said to be de-
posted to their credit In the First Ma
tional bank was secured. Lewis names
the following as defendants: One A. J.
Lewis, one Casey, whose first name is
unknown to the plaintiff; one William
Simpson, and one Harry Gordon
Criminal prosecution of the defendants
probably will be instituted, according to
Howard H. Baldrige of Baldrige. DeBord
& Fradenberg, local counsel for Hanna
Mr., Baldrlge says his client has been
swindled In a typical milking game Of
the sort practiced by j. C. Mabray for
several years. Maybray and his we'll or
ganized gang, which operated all over
the west, made hundreds of thousands
of dollars by inducing gullible men, anx-
ious to get something for nothing, to bet
on fake foot races, horse races, prize
fights wrestling matches and other sport
events, which were supposed to be
fixed" for the gullibles to win. When
the money was posted and the event
pulled Off" something always went
n1 Ahn la
ones were called, lost his money. Three
years ago the federal authorities broke
up the gang and Maybray and several
others were sent to prison. Maybray
completed serving his sentence months
ago and now is at liberty.
81 cannot give details concerning the
case" said Mr.. Baldrige. Il may be at
liberty to do so later. The case was
given us by Mr.. Hannas attorney In
another city and we cannot furnish de-
tails without first consulting him.
Typical Mabray Case.
ST can tell you this much: The case Is
typical Maybray milking case. Whether
the game was worked on Hanna by men
formerly with Maybray or by men who
are practicing the Maybray system
don't Enow. do know that they are
not amateurs They are men old and
experienced in the game. In addition te
the 1851, they got note for about $4,000
secured by mortgage on farm in Miss
souri, A suit to invalidate this mort
gage viii be started in the Missouri
county in which this property lies.
''This is an outrage. We shall press
this suit and others. Something must be
done to these fellows to stop their oper-
ations wher they continue them in the
face cf prosecutions"
Hanna's petition in the s3,461 suit does
not go into detail regarding the method
by which he was separated from his
money. He says merely that it was
stolen. Mr.. Baldrlge's statement that the
case is typical Maybrsy mixing" one
affords the best suggestion as to the de-
tails.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-09-10
The Weather

For Nebraska-Fair; cooler.
For Iowa-Fair and cooler in east end
south portions.
Temperature at Omaha Yesterday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-09-10

Miss Donaldson has visited in Omaha
on numerous occasions as the guest of
Miss Jean Cudahy, now Mrs. Frank Will
helm, and Miss Bess Baum, now Mrs
John Rouse. Miss Donaldson attended
Mrs. Sonlers' school in Washington with
a number of Omaha girls and has been
much entertained by her many friends
here. She attended the debut parties Of
both Miss Cudahy and Miss Baum and
was maid of honor at the Ak-Sar- Ben
ball when Miss Baum was chosen queen
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-09-10
Girl Well Known
in Social Circles Of
Omaha Dies in Italy

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 9-Miss Mary
Donaldson, a member of one of. Mime
apolis' prominent families, is dead at
the English hospital on the island of
Lde near Venice, Italy, according to
word received here today. Her brother.
George Donaldson, sailed last Saturday
and probably will reach Venice Tuesday.
Miss Donaldson was well known in So
cial circles of Chicago, Omaha and Den
yer.
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-09-10
BEST SPORTING NEWS

Right In The Bee day by day.
Full box scores of all big leagues.
Sport cartoons that hit the bullseye.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-08-01

respectfully hat in hand, 4 have IA
vor TO ask-that you win send your
report BY some other messenger, and
give me q detail for special service"
He looked up IN surprise.
Special service, sirl But you are
not assigned TO my command"
"That - true, general" / insisted.
''but the conditions warrant the UNI
usual application"
''What service Is contemplatedY
-An attempt to kill or capture Red
Fagin. ana release a scout whom I
believe be holds prisoner"
you hope TO accomplish all this
aIoneT'
with the assistance Of the sergeant
and ten dragons who came here with
me. They are in camp now on the
Jersey shore"
He walked across the room. stared
out Of the window, and then again
faced me.
by Cad, sir, this is a most extraor-
binary request. Damme, I'd like to
get hold Of Fagln all right, but ] need
to know more Of your plan, and the
reason you have for asking such q
detail. 1t looks foolhardy to my
mind"
went over the situation carefully,
watching the effect Of my words in
the mans face. He sat at the table
now, leaning forward eagerly. Ar
mold had the reputation OF gallant,
and my first reference TO a young lady
aroused him.
THE name. please-you mentioned
no name"
"Claire Mortimer, SIR"
"AhI ALL remember her well.
Danced with her myself. Now go on.
sir; can appreciate the tale better
for my recollection Of the fair hero.
lne."
was not long at 1t, although he
interrupted me occasionally by shrewd
questioning. AS / concluded he kept
silent a moment. looking at me from
under his heavy brows.
~ bOOAh hhS AdtnCA ~ DhA4 hA0AA
to me, major" he said kindly. but
I'm no spoil-sport in such an affair.
You might have the luck to stumble
onto your party, and I'd take the
chance myself II / were in your shoes.
You wish to start at sunset"
"Yes. SIR"
you need horses, rations and pistol
ammunition for twelve men?"
yes, sir"
very well, major, the quartermas-
ter viii attend these details. Go and
lie down. Washington may not APP
prove, but I'll take the responsibility.
He extended his hand across the
table. and / felt the arm clasp of his
hand.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-08-01


Atlanta, Ga, July 20 Bothaspir-
ants for gubernatorial honors, John
M. slaton and Joe Hill Hall, have
paid to Secretary G. M. Hitch, of
the state executive committee, the
entrance, fee Of $4,000.
No other candidate has appeared
and there will be no other entry
for the primary of August p, less
than one month away. The race
this wear marks a new era in state
politics apparently, and one which
most people approve. There has
been a complete absence of any OF
the bitterness and factionalism
which have torn the state IN years
past.
There has been very little cam
paign speaking. In past campaigns
there has been a great deal OF it,
but. Governor Browns success de-
monstrated that the voter isn't all
ways won or swayed by the man
who does the most stump shouting.
In fact Governor Brown didn't 90
any Of it at all, yet he has twice
been elected chief executive. and
missed it a third time by a very
narrow margin.
Mr.. Hall has done more cam
paigning before the people than Mr.
slaton, who has made no straight
out campaign appeals from the
stump. As president Of the senate
the experienced Fulton County leg
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-08-01
CHAPTER XVIII.
nefore conceal Arnold.

BEFORE GSUEIdI REu0tus
I felt her hand withdrawn quickly,
and the swift intake Of her breath, yet
there was no sharpness in the voice.
Captain Grant, Peter? What can
the man want here?
HE claimed to be hunting desert
ers," returned Swanson, as calmly de-
liberate Of speech as ever. "But that
was false. He knew we were on the
road, and asked for you"
For me? And Jon told him"
Merely that you rode ahead to see
that the road was clear. Then | left
at once, fearing he might join you"
She sat moment in silence, her
head bowed; then looked across into
my face.
This arrival must end our confer
ence, Major" she said soberly. Cap
tain Grant must not know that you are
with me-that would mean fighting.
Surely you do not wish me to run
away"
Yes, this time, for my sake as we'll
as your own. If / could have completed
my confession you would realize the
necessity. However, the fact that you
are the bearer of dispatches should
be sufficient; your duty to the Colo
MES is more important than any pri-
yate quarrel You will go?"
'Yes-but you? Are you safe with
him?"
Perfectly, wish I might be
clothed in my own proper dress, but
with Peter and Tonopah on guard,
Captain Grant alone is not danger
Gus, Besides, | wish to learn his pur-
pose In seeking TO join us" She hes
itated. "You must not fear for me,
but-but / wish to tell you all, and
and am sure shall need your help"
You mean am to join you again
at Elmhurst?"
is that asking too much?"
"Clair," / whispered, bending to.
ward her, so Peter could not overhear,
nothing shall keep me from coming,
dear / will ride back the moment my
dispatches are in Arnold's hands. But
tell me. first, if you are not afraid Of
Grant himself, what is it you need me
for?"
Erie" she answered swiftly. HE
has disappeared, dead or deserted. Oh,
| cannot believe the last is true. It
was to save his reputation that
dressed in this uniform, performed the
work assigned him. feel sure Grant
knows where he is, what has become
of him. / went to him in Philadel-
phia, but he only sneered, and said the
boy had doubtless run away. know
better; that is not like a Mortimer.
But cannot search for him; / must
stay with my father, But IL 1 can only
be assured you will come"
you can be assured"
Mistress Claire" broke In Peter,
"some one. is riding up the road"
Yes, Peter, yes. Major, wait here!
Don't move. We win go back and
meet him."
I held my horse steady, although he
made an effort to follow, Voices came
back to me through the darkness
Grants loud enough to be clearly
heard.
what, Is this you. claire?p he
laughed grufly "By all the gods, I
thought it must be Eric. ] never ex-
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-08-01

finally reporting:
II don't know how many we're here,
sir. altogether, but there was lot O.
horses picketed over near the creek.
reckon the last Of them didn't leave
until dark tonight, an they rode north
toward the main road. There was
maybe 9 dozen in that party"
We followed the general direction
the fellows seemed to have taken,
Conroy and on foot, scanning the
trail by aid Of pine knot. The dust
lay thick or the clay road through
the cut, where we had charged the
foragers, and 1t was easy to see the
band had turned east There was but
one conclusion possible; II this was
Faefn's gang Of cutthroats, as sus-
pected, then they were either return
ing to their sand caves in Monmouth
county after a raid. or else were start
ing forth on some new project near
at hand. Whichever was true, Elm
hurst lay in the direction taken. De-
termined to learn the truth, we
pressed forward, riding rapidly, yet
exercising the precaution Of keeping
two scouts well in advance. It must
have been nearly three o'clock when
we reached the summit Of the low hill
within a few hundred yards Of the
house, and found the two scouts
awaiting US.
My first glance across the ravine
revealed the outlines OF the house
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-08-01

islator has felt that his duty was in
the upper house and he has stuck
to his job steadily.
Mr.. Hall has done considerable
campaign speaking from time TO
time. While he has not neglected
his legislative duties, he has been
able to slip away for two or three
days at a time during the session to
talk in his own behalf. Mr.. Hall
undoubtly has the respect and adj
miration OF a very large number of
people in Georgia, who recognize his
sterling integrity, his unquestioned
honesty, and his splendid ability in
legislative halls. But these people
think his natural place and forum
is the legislative hall, and they want
to see him continue there as a guard
ian of state affairs in that way. The
feeling is general over the state that
Mr.. Slaton will win the governorship
in Aug. by a large majority andthat
Georgia will have an able. clean
and fearless executive.
During the past week there has
been much and varied discussion in
the legislature of state finances, the
range Of opinion varying very
widely as to actual conditions. This
has served to demon
strate the fact that very few men
really have a clear and comprehend
i've grasp of conditions as they ex-
ist today.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-08-01
CHAPTER xxx.
Run Across Eric.

Run Across Eric.
! slept three hours, the dead sic ep
Of sheer exhaustion. but felt refreshed
and strong when roughly aroused. Be.
fore sunset / was across the river.
where ! found my little squad Of dra.
goons prepared for their nights adj
venture. Arnold had kept his word,
the fresh horses being fine animals.
the ammunition in excess OF our
needs. Conroy was enthusiastic, and
somewhat loquaclous, but cut his
conversation OF rather sharply, and
ordered the men into their saddles.
With brain clarified by sleep l real
lied the inheritance of the work be-
fore us, and how imperfect my plans
were. could merely ride forth to
Elmhurst. hoping to pick up some
clew to aid me. As we rode rapidly
along the deserted road leading to
Farrell's | reviewed over and over
again every remembered detail, only
to conclude that must get hands on
Grant, and by threats, or any other
TESS his part in the villainy. Dusk
settled about us, succeeded by night,
as we pressed steadily forward, the
men riding silently, the only sound
the thud Of hoofs, and the slight Jingle
OF accoutrements. As we passed the
black walls Of Farrel's shop, / re-
called the papers found in Grants
coat, and the reference in Fagin's note
to a rendezvous at Lone Tree. Prob
ably that was the spot where the two
had been accustomed to meeting. II
true in the past, why not now as well2
Suddenly 1t occurred to me that II
was at place called Lone Tree that
the minute men had gathered for their
attack on Delavan's wagon train.
Could this, by any possibility, be the
same spot? / drew my horse back
beside Conroy.
Ever heard Of a place called Lone
Tree?" asked quietly.
He rubbed his head thoughtfully.
"Not Just about here, sir. We
camped over east Of there once, may
be year ago, down In a hollow where
there was one big tree standin' all
alone, kind Of an odd-lookin' tree, sir,
and seems to me, the guide said the
place was called something like that.
Say, Tom," to the nearest dragon,
do you remember that Lone Tree
where we camped when We were out
g,Y,n&furvR Fso pla%ou 81
Sure; In east Medford. There was
q farmhouse across on the side Of
hill. / got some butternilk there"
Wasn't that what the guide called
the place-Lone Tree?"
''Derned II know. sergeant. Don't
recollect hearin' the guide say any
thin bout that, but the woman at the
house told me her place was called
Lone Tree cottage-so reckon he
might"
This was q chance worth trying.
'We will take the first turn to the
LEFT, and have a look at the place"
said. "Conroy, you and Tom ride
ahead. and keep your eyes open"
We reached the hollow where the
big tree stood, about midnight. but
found little reward. The house on
the hill had been burned to the
ground. Near the tree, however, we.
discovered evidence OF recent camp
fires. one not yet cold, and apparently
there had been quite body Of men
camped there lately. Conroy manu-
tsetured 9 torch. and secuted about.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1912-08-01
EDITORIAL
Why Mercer Should Be Elected TO
Congress from the Third DISTRICT

CONGRESS. He looks forward to the
fine when the Interests shall not g
ohl. to mt their hands INTO the peo-
nle's treasury and grab greedily what
thew want. He looks to the time
when the government shall, by the
right kind of encourat ement, tram
ing and stimulus, see to 1t that the
great agricultural classes shall nave
their due and their opportunity
You are right, brother, when you
saw that we need good farmers. We
need them more than we need any
other classes of developers. But we
are never going to get them unless
the government lays firm and
steady hand on the abuses that have
Aeeced the farming classes OF their
rights. We shall never have the
general turning to agriculture as
| life-work that the resources OF our
country demand until the law-mak-
ing bodies see to it that there is the
proper protection, legislation and
announcement for the farmer.
Farmer Mercer does not claim SUI
perior merit over his opponents. He
| is a modest man, and is perfectly
willing to have his record speak for
him. Neither does he decry his OPP
ponents. But he does claim that he
knows thoroughly the needs and the
interests of the people of the Third
district. He is familiar with the
conditions existing in this splendid
block of agricultural and business
territory. If he is elected he will do
all in his power to promote and fur
Their these interests.
Mr.. Mercer does not believe that
the agricultural classes OF this coun-
try have had fair and equitable re-
cognition in the apportionment of
congressional honors. The records
show that there is only one farmer
from Georgia in Congestion.
Dudley NJ. Hughes-and he has
made coon. 1t is not that Mr.. Mer-
Ger thinks there are too many farm
ers in Congress, but too few farmers.
He does not ask for the votes of the
people just because he is a farmer.
He does not expect to ne elected
just on that ground. Far from it.,
He asks the privilege and seeks the
{ honor of representing the 3rd dis
trict for the good that he can do in
securing for his constituency the
legislation and recognition that are
it's due.
There are those who cannot think
Of the farmer as a type of the wide
awake, thinking American. They
still look for hayseed in his hair,
and expect him to blow out the gas.
They are behind the times, these
would be critics. They haven't kept
up with the facts. They don't seem
to know that while he has been
/ blowing he has been thinking. While
he has been tilling the broad acres
he has been subsoiling his mind, and
making ready for the reception of
dynamic ideas.
This is the type Of farmer Mr..
Mercer represents. He is a man of
unimpeachable integrity, and his
devotion to the cause committed to
his keeping would be Of kind to
stand the heaviest tests.
Mr.. Mercer will be an honor to
the 3rd district, and vote for him
means vote for the right man.