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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-07-20
STEFFENS UNDER CROSS FIRE
Author Says He Believes in Anarchy
and Christianity.
KNEW OF M'NAMARAS GUILT
Says He Tried to Get Charges
Against Franklin Dismissed
as Part of Peace
Pact,

LOS ANGELES, July 19.-After a few
questions relative to meeting between
himself and Clarence S. Darrow, at which
they were joined by Bert II. Franklin,
Lincoln Steffens was turned over to the
prosecution for cross-examination at the
bribery trial today. District Attorney
Fredericks plunged Immediately into the
negotiations for the ending of the Nc
Namara trial.
He asked the witness why no publicity
was given the negotiations. Steffens re-
piled that their object would be misun-
derstood.
"Mr Steffens," said the district attor-
ney, 81 believe you are an avowed an
archist."
'Yes, and worse than an anarchist"
was the reply. Il am q great deal more
radical-I believe In Christianity"
Referring to the so-called peace nego-
tiations, steffens said that during his
meetings with the citizens committee he
had never intimated that J. J. McNa-
mara would plead guilty. .".
Heard of McNamaras' Guilt.
Did you know then that the McNa-
maras were guilty?" asked the district
attorney.
Yes, learned that the third day after
got here. l called on John ]. McNa-
mara and l learned it from him indi-
rectly."
Fredericks questioned the witness
closely as to the status of the negotia-
tions on Thanksgiving day. two days after
Franklin was arrested. SteIfens admitted
he asked Mr.. Chandler to go to the dis
trict attorney and have the Franklin
bribery cases dropped, and added;
Il wanted the whole thing swept clean,
SO that there would be no more proseeu-
tions in connection with the case, in or
der that the plans for the citizens com
mittee for new relations between labor
and capital In Los Angeles could be con-
summated."
Steffens said he took the action on his
own initiative with the consent of Dar-
row.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-07-20
WAITING ON DENEEN
Course Of. Third Party in Illinois
Depends on Governor.
WILL MEET COMMITTEE MONDAY
Refuses to Intimate What His
Answer Will BE to Request to
Head Roosevelt State
Ner Ticket. r. .N

CHICAGO, July Whether Governor
Deneen will support President Taft or
Colonel Roosevelt was at the Roosevelt
headquarters today admittedly til. Inost
important question affecting the third
party movement SO far as illinois is
concerned.
Upon it will depend largely, 1t is said.
the question whether third party ticket
is to be put out in Illinois, or Whether
Colonel Roosevelts name alone Is to be
submitted to the voters as an independent
candidate
SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,, July 1s--ln reply
to letter received this morning from
Medill Mccormick, Governor Dencen set
Monday as the day to meet the Roose-
welt party committee. appointed for the
purpose of waiting upon the rapub lean
state officials, who are candidates for
election, and ascertain whether they will
support Taft or Roosevelt. Governor
Deneen has given no indication of Shat
his answer will be.
Under the Oaks In jackson.
JACKSON, Mich, July 19.-Under the
oaks in Jackson, where on July 6, 1854,
the republican party was born, the first
state progressive party convention will
be called to order tomorrow The con.
venton will adjourn to a han to carry on
Its regular business.
Word was received today from Senator
Joseph Dixon that he would attend the
convention.
The impression prevails today that
state ticket will not be named. There Is
agitation afoot, however, to have the
convention go on record in favor of Gov
ernor Osborn for another term. The gov
ernor has refused to leave the republican
party.
stubbs Asks for Mandam ~ -
TOPEKA, Kan, July l9.-Acting under
from Governor Stubbs the
attorney general today filed In the su-
preme court an application for writ of
mandamns to compel county clerks to
prepare the primary ballots for the cleo
tion of August G. and to prevent the ad-
herents of President Taft from hindering
the work by injunction proceedings. The
court set the hearing of tie case for to-
morrow morning
The petition is general denial of the
charges brought against the Roosevelt
presidential electors, inclu-ing the COM
plaint that the signatures to the nomina-
tion papers were obtained by fraud and
false pretense
Texas Electors for Roosevelt.
HOUSTON, Tex, July 19-Colone! Cecu
A. Lyon here today said: If there is to
be third party organized in Texas the
men who placed themselves beyond the
pale of the republican organization will
have to form 1t. The supporters OF Presl-
dent Taft are the men refer to- | am
at the head Of the republican organiza-
ton in Texas, and intend to stay there.
Colonel Roosevelt is the republican nomi-
nee for president and our Texas electors
are already named ard instructed for
him.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-07-20
JUDICIAL CONVENTION
TAKES NINETY BALLOTS

: EsTHERvILIlE. Ia, July 1s.-(Special)
The Fourteenth judicial district repub-
lican convention assembled here Tuesday
and Wednesday of this week to nominate
a Judge to succeed the present incumbent.
A. D. Bailie of Storm Lake. After the
ballot Wednesday afternoon
they adjourned to meet again August s
at Emmetsburg. A large delegation was
in attendance. The candidates for the Of
flee were: Nelson j. Lee of Estherville;
+, G. Kirkpatrick. Spencer; A. d. Bailie,
Storm Lake; F. G. Harrington. Algona;
+. C. Davidson, Emmetsburg. and Fred
Gilchrist of Laurens, Ia. Each county
delegation remained steadfast for their
favorite men and no give-in was notices
able. N. J. Lee had the most votes at
any one time. but not enough to NOM
mate, as 1t requires SO.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-07-20
House Committee
Votes to Unseat
Theron L. Catlin

WASHINGTON, July 19.-By a strict
party vote the house elections committee
No. 3 today voted to unseat Representa-
tive Theron E. Catlin of st. Louis, re-
publican. and to seat former Representa-
tive Patrick Gill, democrat. Mr. Cathn's
campaign expenses were SO great that
the committee held his election to have
been corrupt. 1t also held that Gill would
have been elected but for the use OF
money by Catlin's managers.
The vote was to to declare Catlin's
election illegally effected. His majority
In the 1910 returns was 1900. The resolu
ton will be reported to the house today
for action:
On the motion in the committee to un-
seat Mr.. Catlin Chairman Hamili Of New
Jersey and Representatives Korbly of In
diana, Broussard of Louisiana, Linthi-
cum Of Maryland. Jacoway of Arkansas
and Allen Of Ohio voted aye. Representa-
tives Switzer Of Ohio, Anderson of Min
nesota and Nelson OF Wisconsin, repub-
licans, voted no.
ST. LOUIS, July 19--Theron T.. Catlin
Is son of Daniel Catlin. retired multi
millionaire tobacco manufacturer. He Is
"a years old
Testimony in the contest developed that
Catlin's father, through firm Of law
yers, spent more than $4,000 in having
his son elected, but Theron contended he
did not know his father was spending the
money. His father testified that his son
did not know of the expense.
The Missouri law allows a candidate for
congress to expend $500. Mr. Catlin. who
was educated at Harvard, is engaged to
marry Miss Laura Merriam, daughter
of former Governor William R. Merriam
Of Minnesota.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-07-20
Big Butter Dealers
Trying to Squeeze
Out Smaller Ones

CHICAGO, July 19.-T. F. Gallagher, a
member Of the quotation committee OF
the Chicago butter and egg board, told
Master IN Chancery Morrison today that
there was much competition between
butter and egg dealers. His testimony
was Nin the injunction suit brought to re-
strain the board from controlling prices
Of butter and eggs
1T Is struggle for us to make dol
lar now. because We always have to meet
the prices offered by other firms" said
Gallagher.
There is a tendency for few large
members or produce merchants to squeeze
out the small men, isn't there?" asked
the examiner.
Eyes, there is and 1t is a mighty strug-
gle to stand up under It," said Gallagher.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-07-20
Two Warships Are Sunk by Shells
from Forts.
TURKS CLOSE THE STRAITS
Cabinet at Once Decides on This
Drastic Step.
WHEAT GOES UP WITH A BOUND
shutting Off supply of Grain from
Black Sea Ports Causes Con-
sternati0n Among Chi
cagO Spectators.

CONSTANTINOPLE, July l9.-Eight
italian torpedo boats attacked the en-
trance of the Dardanelles at 1880 o'clock
this morning. The Turkish forts replied
vigorously, sinking two of the italian
warships and damaging the other six
THE cannonade lasted forty-five minutes
The cabinet ministers were hurriedly
called to the palace this morning, where.
at council of war, it was decided to
close the Dardanelles.
Tewfik PAsha, the Turkish ambassador
lat London, who, on July II, was ap-
pointed grand vizier, has undertaken to
form new cabinet. e..
Italy without Information.
ROME, July 19.-The Italian govern
ment. according to semi-official note
issued today, knows nothing of the re-
ported action between flotilla Of Italian
torpedo boat destroyers and the Turkish
forts at the entrance to the Dardanelles,
1 except that several Turkish, torpedo boats
left the straights to hunt for Italian war
ships and that it is possible, therefore
THE Italian destroysrs engaged these YES
sells in battle.
'"The idea that the Italian destroyers
would try to force the Dardaneiles," the
semi official note says, 'is ridiculous. II
the Turkish forts bombarded the Italian
warships it was probably result. OF
the panic now reigning in Turkey or was
a pretext of the government again to
close the straits"
Grain Prices Rise Sharply.
CHICAGO, July 19.-Excited trading In
wheat and corn resulted here from the
news OF the sinking of Italian warships
Z in the Dardanelles. and the closing Of
the passage. Shutting off grain from the
Black sea ports Of Russia and other
countriss meant the stoppage Of one Of
the chief sources of European supply. and
coming wholly without warning. set
speculators here wild. Wheat prices
jumped as much Is rs and corn 2 cents.
After the rush to- buy was ended. how
ever, fully half the advance was lost.
Word that fifty-five boatloads Of wheat
had been taken for export at New York
gave renewed strength to the market
here in the final half hour. Closing
prices here showed 1@2c rise compared
with twenty -four hours before
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-07-20
NEBRASKA CANDIDATE
MAKES VISIT TO CAPITAL

WASHINGTON, July 19.-tspecial Tele-
gram.)--The democratic nominee for land
commissioner, w. 3. Eastman, and wife
Of Broken Box. were in the house gal
lery today as guests of Representative
Mcguire. Mr.. Eastman has been making
visit to his former home in Virginia.
where he went after attending the Palti-
more convention.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-07-20
M'NEALLy is SECRETARY
TO CHAIRMAN HILlES

DUBUQUE Ia, July 19.-tSpecial Tele-
gram )-Lee McNeaily, private secretary
to late Senator Allison of Iowa and later
a resident OF South Dakota where the
town McNeally was named after him, to-
day accepted position as private secre-
tary to Manager Hilles of the Taft cam
paign. He departs for New York tomor-
row.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-07-20
NEW WIFE OF FORMER
CONVICT RETURNS HOME

MADISON, Neb., July 1s.--(Speciai')-
Mrs. Worner, wife Of the much wanted
ex-convict, Max Won Worner, who Is
confined in the county Jail at this place,
being convinced that her husband was
all the prison annals charge him to BE-
accompanied her sister to Schuyler. her
home, this morning.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-07-20
Brandeis' Condition
Found Satisfactory

Attending surgeons made an examina-
ton of II, Hugo Brandeis at Wise Me-
mortal hospital last night and found
the patient to be In a satisfactory condi-
tton. Though Mr.. Brandeis was very
weak following the operation his vitality
has held out well and indications are that
he will pass the critical period safely.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-07-20
Archibald Must File
Formal Answer to
Charges by Aug. 8

WASHINGTON, July 19-The impeach-
ment court which will try Judge Robert
w. Archibald of the commerce court
after brief session today. fixed August
3 as the limit for all formal answers in
the case and then adjourned until July
20, without deciding If the trial shall go
on this summer or go over until fall.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-07-20
LONDON DOCK STRIKERS
ASK G0MPERS FOR AID

LONDON, July 1s.--The leaders Of the
London dock strike today sent a cable
gram to Samuel Gompers. president Of
the American Federation of Labor. ask
ing for immediate financial assistance
The local finances have become ex-
hausted and the leaders fear that the
strikers will be starved into an uncon-
ditional surrender.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-07-20
The National Capital
Friday, July 10, 1912.
The Senate,

Convened at II a. m. y
Resumed consideration Of sundry civil
appropriation bill.
Senator Overman introduced resolution
for an exhaustive investigation Of expen-
6itures in the forest service by special
committee. -
vestigating committee announces Her
mann Ridder would testify Saturday.
Impeachment case Of Judge Robert w.
Archibald was called and Archibald or
dered to answer the charges July %, the
house to present it rebuttal answer Aug
ust /, and supplementary answers to be
In by August O. when the case Is re-
quired to be complete.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-07-20
Will Investigate
the Forest Service

WASHINGTON, July 19.-An investi-
CATION of expenditures in the forest SER
vice by a special senate committee is
asked in a resolution today by Senator
Overman. The committee would sit dur
ing the recess of congress.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-07-20
HALF INCH OF RAIN FALLS
IN NORTHERN NEBRASKA

NORFOLK. Neb.. July 1s.-More than
half an inch of rain covered north Ne
braska and southern South Dakota early
this morning. The corn crop was greatly
benefited.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-07-20
The Weather

For Nebraska fair, except
local showers In east portion;
warmer In east portion.
For Iowa-Rising temperature; unset
tied weather with probably local showers.
Temuerature Mt Omaha Yesterday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-07-20
Sioux CITY Publisher Injured.

SIOUX CITY, Ia, July 19.-(Special
Telegram) Frank Evans one Of the pub
fishers of the Morningside Leader, slip
ped while crossing in front Of street
car and was run over He lost one leg
and probably will die.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-07-20
Nehraska postmnsters.

WASHINGTON. July 19.--tspecial Tele-
gram)-The appointment of Louis f.
sent to the senate for confirmation; also
that of d. G. Oyloe of Brookings, S. D.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-07-20
Rain Ends Firemen's Races.

SIOUX CITY, Ia, July 19,--(special
Telegram )-Heavy rain made racing inn
possible today and put quick end to
the Iowa Firemen's tournament All Wis
iting teams left for home today.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-07-20
The House.

Elections committee voted to declare
Representative Catlin's election illegal
and seat Patrick F. Gill, the contestant
Considered bill the prevent interstate
shipment Of prize fight picture films.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-08-17

l5-cent ruching, but you II have to
send it c. o. D."
With trembling hands, Vesta
Sommors made out the check, and
glanced at her little silver watch.
An hour yet until her noon time.
That little watch! She never
could look at it without remem-
bering Dicks good, manly face.
1t was his Christmas gift, and he
had tried to give her more, him
self, his love and his name.
mo, we can't do it," she had
said, sadly. I'm SO used to going
down town and earning my own
money, and l don't like house.
keeping"
''But you'd be doing it for me-"
he had suggested; but she shook
her head. They were good
friends, nothing more, and he al
ways tried to pass her counter
several times a week, to exchange
a word or two. Not too often,
though. Feeling SO nervous, she
longed to see him. and as it was
one of the days he usually came,
she knew her longing would be
gratifed. This cheered her up a
little, and she finished her task of
restoring stock, and asked wom-
an who was looking at some of
the dainty collars;
Can l show you anything?"
mo, I'm just looking about
me-" was snapped back at her.
The collars were displayed in
open boxes, and the woman kept
on looking them over, soiling
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-08-17

idAS WNlS Out a ollS Can VI WHY IL
the air, then disappeared. L" s.
Vesta leaned over the counterJ" q
and made a motion toward th&'A
woman, who was sauntering off .vIl
after new easy marks" .s1ss
1t was motion all the clerks1.
knew, and by means of which, tsfs
they communicated their suspicious
ions to the house detectives. Thisuoit
particular one entertained deep4
grudge toward Vesta. Receivingnoi5,
a higher salary than the clerkMody
and Aoorwalkers, he regardedsdtt
himself as a catch of no mean o.
value, and when he began tdbisao
smile upon Vesta Sommers he'
had expected her to respond"
There was Dick, however, and1o2
Vesta did not smile, The mandT
was vain and vengeful and nowdW,-
had come his chance. Stepping uptudI
to the woman, he spoke to her in9dt
a low voice, at the same time dex=sds
terously taking the collars FROM
her without her being aware of itaGg,
With measured steps he took thedW
detected shoplifter upstairs where
the store superintendent put sucffnu
people through a sweat box ex4fi4
perience that regenerated manyid1,
and kept the rest from his storedo,
forever more. BINS
Not only were the guilty onesuQ
thoroughly searched, but pre7tfif
tense, and one that was just as
good as real, was made of takingodr
the photograph. AS a-last resort,
if the store did not prosecute, and
Iditarod pioneer. (Iditarod, Alaska) 1910-19??, 1912-03-16
WADA And BAIRD
LOADED FOB BEAR

John p. Baird stampeded in company
with Wada the Jap last Wednesday,
Wada had cone in from the Aniak and
TuIaksak regions a few days before
and it was known ne intended to return
and work this coming summer on Bear
creek, of the last-named stream.
They took with them considerable
provisions, as well as t % S and 2tinch
hand drill. They will add TO their out
fit upon reaching Bethel. Wada said
he thought that a creek where grub
stakes could be sniped out year after
year, as has been the case with Bear,
would warrant diligent prospecting.
he did not claim to have found pay
over there, but said Bear looked good
deal better to him than the creeks of
the Aniak
Iditarod pioneer. (Iditarod, Alaska) 1910-19??, 1912-03-16

teams are keeping up the good work.
practicing nearly every night and
showing daily Improvement. On Mon
day and Thursday dights the public is
welcome to witness the play.
Mrs. Arthur Shonbeck and Mrs. Cas-
per Ellinger from Discovery came down
last Wednesday afternoon to witness
the play of the ladies' basketba team.
In a letter to Charles lynn, Joe
Kaminski speaks very fayorably of
Ruby creeks.
The best time so far this winter
from the Summit ROadhouse to The
Connolly in Flat City was made last
Thursday evering by sam Adams, who
recently returned from the Aniak
Sam started at o'clock and arrived at
3:lI:30. This is record breaker; new
ert heless Sam and his hacker lost the
money. as II minutes was the time
that would have counted. Starr Bal
lard was official starter and Frank
Moores timekeeper and Judge. Sew
eral well-known citizens lost heavily.
Fergy suffering to the extent Of %
cents
Iditarod pioneer. (Iditarod, Alaska) 1910-19??, 1912-03-16
THOMPSON Sizes
UP THE PROPOSITION

w. F. Thompson, the pioneer Fair
banks newspaper man, after an Outside
soiourn lasting several mo2ths, has re-
turned direct from Washington. In
tho News-Miner he airs his views and
opinions, based on such information as
he was able to CLEAN at the capital and
else where, regarding the outlook for
Alaskan legislation. The net result Of
h S coal ,sions is stated thus:
Alaska is being turned over to the
theorists of the Uuited States, as Il
preserve upon which to try out their
theories. The title deeds which give
the theorists Alaska as their very own
are now being prepared in Washington,
and before the present session OF con-
gress ends they will be in complete
possession of all the resources Of
Alaska and will be backed by the
money of the United States to try their
theories out ION the dog" Alaska is
the dog. Last year saw the coal, tim
Der and hot springs of Alaska with
drawn from entry by the people of
Alaska and turned over to The conser-
vationistS. This year will undoubt eddy
see added to the list of Alaska re-
sources which have been conserved all
the natural gas, oil and all the MIN
ERAL WEALTH OF Alaska-befOre
the end OF this YEAR the bill Will have
passed congress which will remove all
the placer and other mineral wealth
from The possibility of acquisition by
tile to our placer and hard-rock min
eral resources will remain vested in
the government of the United States,
and no man will be able to get patent
or title to any mineral ground he dis
covers and seeks to develop. This does
not sound reasonable to Us people in
the North. but our inquiries in Wash
ington, D G.. indicate to US that this is
just what is coming to Alaska, and we
cannot see now AIdShd Cdl tbooSlDll eS-
cape the program which is before con-
gress today as TO the future conduct Of
Alaska's affairs and resources"
Mr.. Thompson talked with chairmen
Of committees, heads of departments,
and high-ups of every description.
- Not thing that is proposed sounded
good to US, and we did not hesitate to
say so, is the way he puts it,
"'Why don't you try this new theory
of the conservation of undiscovered
mineral wealth out upon Nevada,
Iditarod pioneer. (Iditarod, Alaska) 1910-19??, 1912-03-16
MISSING PEOPLE
INQUIRED FOR

Inquiries have been received at the
governors office, juneau, Alaska, for
the following persons:
Aaron F0ot-Gold miner, supposed TO
be in Alaska. Only living relative
anxious to learn his whereabouts.
b. w. Johnston-FormeIiy of Paris,
Texas. Been in Alaska a number OF
years. About 81 years of age; last
heard from at Fairbanks III 1906; en-
gageu III steam boating aud prospecting.
Daughters anxious 10 hear from hin.
Thomas Lyucn-ReporJed TO have
died in some ALASKA hospital on the
Yukon rive. Party inqulrng THINKS
may have been assumed name, right
name being Harold Miller, ScOtchman,
light complexion, light blue eyes.
John Il. MOrrIs-Forty years of age.
6 feet in height, gray eyes, dark brown
hair A piLlful appeal from an old
mother who is kept alive in the hope
of seeing her boy again.
Pavlo Nicoicehia-Tw enty-five years
of age; last heard from at San Fran
cisco in February, 1911, at which time
he claimed TO be gong to Alaska as a
fisherman.
Iditarod pioneer. (Iditarod, Alaska) 1910-19??, 1912-03-16
4. R'S WINNERS
BASKETBALL

Last Wednesdays basketball game
was not one Of the regular series, but
a scratch game played for the purpose
of finding Il Representative team to
play against Flat City. Nevertheless,
The attendance was fairly good and the
game was much enjoyed by the
spectators.
AS was expected the A. 3. ; won the
game, their score being G6 points
against their opponents 81. The main
canse of the n. G., defeat was poor
team work, in which the A. B. team
was quite proficient. Paris, Button
and Fowler were the principal con-
tributors 10 the score Of the successful
team, their play being frequently and
deseryedy appiauded.
Following are the scores in detail:
Iditarod pioneer. (Iditarod, Alaska) 1910-19??, 1912-03-16
HANDSOME CUPS
FOR BALL TEAMS

Handsome trophies have been. put on
display Tor the winning teams in the
series Of basketball games the first Of
which is to be Witnessed 1T A. b. hafl,
Flat City, Saturday evening, March p.
For the winning ladies team Jsadore
Goldstein has offered silver cup,
which may be seen and admired in the
Show window of his establishment on
First street.
Ramps Peterson has also offered a
silver cup to be contested for by the
male players. This trophy occupies a
place of honor on top OF the cash regis
ter at his place of business.