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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-09
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4 OVERHEARD AT LUNCHEON ,
4 That's the tenth can Of sar- I
4 dimes YOU have ordered" said ,
= the railway magnate. Aren't 1
4 You afraid you will make your !
4 self sicky" ,
4 I'm not eating them" re-
4 piled the employee with inven-
4 tive genius. II think I'm on ,
= the track OF way to get more
Z people Into a street car I
4 Exchange. 4
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-09

WHAT is rotten egg?" is question the agricultural
department experts have got to determine. Let EN- look
under the hen that's pretending to lay when eggs &C
cents the dozen.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-09

a PROTEST
DO you thlnk yog could learn "a
love mer-
How much money have YOU In
auired tho entirely practical girl
Il bex your pardon. This IL pro
posni OF marriage: not a bet" -
Washington Star.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-09

What's your hurryT"
Tive got 20 dress q chicken to-
day, said the young matron.
''oh. let me 20 over and help
yoti. entrcatcd tho prospective
bride. II used TO love TO dress
doIis. "--waslangfon Herald.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-09

THE powers already figuring how to whtte down
~ spois that Bulgaria has
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-09

or COURSE
"oh. psps'- exclaimed the young
Girl. shat pretty plant ! had citing
on tNs plano 10 dead"
"Wsii. don't wonder" was oil
the father ssid.--yonkers states-
man.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-09

SHAKING off that load OF confidence In sweeping
Sicory have ben great relief to the campaign
ZEN, anyway.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-09

IF THEY win. those Balkans going form United
States Then Pierp Morgan will have sigh because
There United States
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-09

1T SHOULD be an easy matter to get line on thu
plumber Of republican office holders by glancng at Mr. Taft
popular vote.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-09

/ ONLY 81 more shopping
lays before Christmas. Wake
ppl
I. 31,s5o.776.o00. SOME fig
pre-, that. And it's the value
q the corn crop to the farm
ers Of the United States, the
richest country in the world.
WASHINGTON will have
two Of the 10 progressive con-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-09

COUSIN Bill Taft's last word before the voting started
that his administration had done for the country
than any other since the But didn't CO. with the
price OF ham at 80 cents.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-09
BIG THANKSGIVING DAY CONTEST i
The biggest con.
test OF the year. .

wv W -
turkey contest,
sam been nnnoune-
4 by the Circle.
lone lucky Circle
10Y or girl Is go
lng 10 furnish the
turkey for the
table nj home on
Thanksgiving and
its not to cost the
boy or girl a
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FORGOT ADDRESS

Dear Uncle Jack.
! an one Of your nieceA ~
recently joined your club. I = =
years old and In the sinh ~
But | forgot TO give yos ~ =
dress. which IL
BEATRICE SMITH
fs67 Whitman av.
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The epidemic OF Influenza Cor.
Grips rapidly spreading
throughout the entire country. the
Importance OF escaping contagion,
with a long winter ahead. appeals
10 everyone. .
DIR. Humphreys "Seventy-seven'
meets the exlgency OF the epidemic.
Taken early, cuts II short.
Taken during It's prevalence pre-.
occupies the system and prevents
It's Invasion.
A small Vial OF pleasant pellets
fits the vest pocket. At youl
Druggist 25c, or mailed.
Humphreys IIomco. Medicine Co.
Tor. william aud Ann streets. New
York. --~Advertisement.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-09

sne-Whst singular chin Mrs. Fatleigh has
Hs-sinsuar? shoui1 call II piural-Boston ADVERTISER
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-09

II ran across an old friend OF
yours today" remarked the chanf
feur.
win he recover" asked tho bar
tender. --Cincinpati Enquirer.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-09

THE Balkan states Turkey for Thanksgiving. a
+ looks as though they going to get Il.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-09

QUEEN MARY says Of typewriters invitation
shows dsespect Writes them herself? Nav! Makes he
Secretary write them. m
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-09

IF IT'S proper to lynch the fellow who figure
Dut mixup which Phan Knox might become president
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WE RISE suggest that committee OF aenists be
appointed diagnose the real feelings certain plundcrbund
Interests the final of the gubcrnaoria
campaign.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-09

NOBLE Andy Carnegie He escapes taxes IN New YORK
eitv bv swearing that his debts SOOo while his city
property isn't worth than 100000 To ease ms con-
science he might build another public library
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MRS. PANsY LEsH. +

MRS. PANSY LESH. from Missouri, confcsscs at Los
Angeles numbering back home and the
police don't believe her Wonderful effects that Los Angeles
climate has
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-09
QUALIFIED

QUALIFIED
Uncle Ed--Why. Johnnie, you
don't swear. do you7
Johnnie---No, don't swear, but
know all the words.--JuduA.
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grcssmen in the new congress.
Falconcr and Bryan have a
chance to take prominent po-
sitions in the great new party
which has jumped to second
place at birth.
NELL ROSE" named aft
er Eleanor Wilson, daughter
Of the prcsident-clcct. takes
the place in the fashions OF
Alice blue" derived from
Alice Roosevelt.
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Hi0of


JOSH WISE
SAYS:
Tn Beelsys-
port lyec u m
source will open
With . orc armed
Banjo sololss. Five
sthsr uplifting
pro gram . are
promised fer the
rsse o. the win
ter"
Omaha daily bee., 1912-08-17
Hamlin Makes Graft
Charge Against the
Department Of State

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16-Charges OF
loose and dangerous practices in the
State departments expenditure of its
secret emergency fund were renewed In
an informal report today by Representa-
tive Hamlin of Missouri, chairman of the
house committee, which investigated
what is termed the astounding condition
of affairs in the department" The in
vestigation will go over until next
winter. .
Mr.. Hamlin reiterated that Secretary
Knox had used negro messenger from
his department as a valet on his recent
Central American trip; that a picture of
former Secretary Day, now a justice Of
the supreme court. had been paid for by
a misappropriation for which the CON-
mittee had recommended the dismissal of
William II. Michael, then chief of the
department, but now consul at Calcutta.
THE president seems to have taken no
action" was the comment as to Mr..
Michaels case.
The report says the committee discov-
cred $4,000 spent from appropriations of
only s575.OO0 and that other money was
improperly used to make up the deficit,
The informal report will be the only
action of the committee at this session.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-08-17
ASKING ONLY FOR A FAIR FIGHT
Asserts Electors Dishonest if They
Betray Their Trust.
LINE OF CLEAVAGE TO BE CLEAR
Cannot Be Republican and in Third
Party, Too.
MUST OBSERVE USUAL RULES
Voter, who Are Boilers should Ac-
knowledge the Fact, and Not
..- Seek TO BE with Both
Parties. -..e. .....'

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16. - President
Taft today made his first political speech
since the one he made when notified OF
his denomination. Addressing members Of
the Maryland Republican Editorial asso-
citation In the east room of the White
House, he declared blunty that presi-
Dental electors were dishonest men X
they let their names appear on the re-
publican ballot and intended to vote for
the candidate of another party. He as
serted that those who were not for the
republican party were against 1t and
should get out OF the way.
"All we ask is a fair fight. A man can
not be In the republican party and In q
third party at the same time and should
be compelled to make his selection" said
the president.
Regularity or feeling Of regularity
ana respect for the republican party, for
what II has done, what 1t Is capable OF
doing, are going 10 bring over many
man who has been doubtful and increase
that number an we approach the election.
II Ia therefore essential that we make
the cleavage as clear as II can be made
go that those who are republicans snail
bo republicans and those who are with
the bolters shall bear their name ana
title and not be republicans and bolters'
because they cannot be, at least tney
ought not to be, IN all fairness
Omaha daily bee., 1912-08-17
Official Returns
in Missouri Show
Major Nominated

JEFFERSON CITY. Mo-, Aug. l6-of.
ficial returns of the state primary August
8, issued today by Secretary of State
Roach, show that Attorney General
Elliott W. Majors plurality over former
Congressman w. S. Cowherd of Kansas
City for the democratic nomination for
governor is 2,it2. The morning following
the election Majors political friends
conceded his defeat by about 10000, al
though the attorney general himself
maintained that returns from, the coun-
try counties would overcome Cowherd s
big lead in city precincts.
For the republican nomination John Z
Mckinley defeated his nearest opponent,
l.. w. Quick, by 57,142
The democratic vote for governor was:
Major, s2,2S3; Cowherd. Ss.49l;. Houchin,
s0,36l; Bolte, 1904; Ball, 1920.
John T. Barker of La Plata beat Frank
W. McAllister of Paris for attorney gen
eral on the democratic ticket by las
votes. Bakers vote was S2,770 and that
of McAllister s1,345.
James P. Afford of Springfield defeated
R. D. Silver of st. Charles for secretary
of state by ass. Affords vote was 70sli
and silver's 7o,45s Silver ran as the re-
publican administration candidate.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-08-17
Troops Have Mimic
Z. War in Kansas

LEAVENWORTH, Kan, Aug. .16,-The
mobilization of troops for the mimic war
In Kansas next week began today, when
the main column Of troops left the army
post here for the march to Merriam,
Kan. where tthe headquarters Of the
Blue army will be established.
The command consisted of the entire
Seventh infantry, second squadron of the
Fifteenth cavalry. second battalion Of
engineers and signal and ambulance
corps. This column will make up the
gretaer part of the Blue army.
The two bases" for the maneuvers
will be Merriam and Lawrence. The
Red army, according to present plans.
will be the defenders of Fort Leaven-
worth and operating out of Lawrence
will try to prevent the Blue army. operat-
ing from Merriam, from capturing the
fort.
Five thousand men. regulars and state
militia from Kansas, Missouri and Okla
homa will take part in the war
Omaha daily bee., 1912-08-17
More United States
Marines at Managua

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, Aug. 15.-De'
layed in Transmission )-Captain Warren
T. Terhune, commander of the United
States gunboat Annapolis, with the force
Of American marines composed of eleven
officers and 354 men, which arrived at
Corinto Yesterday from Panama on the
United States collier Justin, arrived safely
in the capital this morning.
The combined force of American blue
jackets and marines now numbers nearlv
40 officers and men and their presence
has greatly relieved the situation.
The bombardment of the city by the
rebels under Generals Mena and Zeledon
ceased this morning and the revolution
aries are now retreating toward the town
of Masaya.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 16.-The $50 ma
rines landed by the collier Justin at Co.
rlnto have been sent to Managua to REIN
force the bluejackets from the gunboa.
Annapolis. Americans and other foreign
ers at Matagala have been Informed by
the government they must be prepared
to protect themselves. @
Omaha daily bee., 1912-08-17
Train on Moffat Road
Goes Into the Ditch

DENVER. Colo, Aug. 16.-several par
sons were injured, but none killed when
train No. 1 on the Denver Northwestern
& Pacific, the Moffat road. was derailed
five miles east of Sulphur Springs, eighty
miles from Denver, at II o'clock this
evening.
The engine baggage car and combina-
ton coach rolled into the ditch, tearing
down telegraph and telephone poles and
cutting off all communication with points
near the wreck. Details as to the cause
of the wreck are lacking.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-08-17
TWO MEN ARE CHARGED WITH
PUTTING POISON IN FOOD

MASON CITY. Ia. Aug ie--tspecial.)-
On August q last John Andriopolus dled
and twenly-four hours later Alex jones
passed TO his final abode, Both OF these
men died from excess In drinking. II
wss Thought by the police officials that
manufactured liquors we're responsible
FOR their deaths and an investigation was
entered into. The stomach OF The former
was sent 10 iowa city FOR examination
ana now comes tho report that poison
was found In the stomach, which caused
warrant FOR tho arrest of Theodore
Dnvirras and Nick Andriopoius charging
them with "mlngilng poison with food
drink and medicine" The maximum
penalty on conviction is ten years In tho
penltentlary and fine Of s1,en. Tho
men are now under arrest.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-08-17
STORES AND SHOPS ARE CLOSED
Border Patrols Stop All Traffic from
the American Side.
GUARDS LOOT CUSTOMS HOUSE
Consuls Organize Citizens Com.
mittee to Protect City.
MAY CROSS INTO UNITED STATE.
Indications That Bands Rctreatinu
Toward Sonora May Take short
Cut Across Southern Part
of New Mexico.

JuAREz, Mex, Aug, 16,-Gcncral Pas.
cual oroZco evacuated Juarcz today
leaving behind a small rebel guard tc
preserve order until the arrival OF fed.
eral troops. The guards looted the GUS
toms house. but secured no money. The
American and German consuls organised
citizens committee to protect the city
All saloons and most of the stores were
closed.
| United States border patrols stopped ell
/ traffic from the American side.
General Orozco, up to the hour of his
departure declared he would not troat
for peace so long as Madero Ia president
of Mexico.
May Try short Cut.
Ell PASO. Tex, Aug. 16.-An invasion
of American soil by Mexican rebel troops
is feared by United States army officers
and 1t has been learned on reliable au-
thority that this has led to the rushing
here of additional cavalry from Fort Sam
Houston.
The point considered in danger is on
the New Mexican boundary just west Of
Columbus, N. NJ, opposite to which town
more than 1000 rebels are located.
At point 100 miles west of Ell Paoo tho
New Mexican line bounding on old Mox-
leo turns abruptly to the south for thirty
miles and there resumes course due
west. 1t is this short cut across iots'
that it is feared the rebels at Paloinas
will employ in making the retreat Into
Sonora coincident with Orozco's evaeun-
ton of Juarez.
Federals are guarding the passes along
the border to the west and by cutting
across this slice of New Mexico, a ranch
and mining country sparsely Inhabited,
the rebels could evade the federal forces
and enter Sonora without danger of an
engagement The three troops of the
Third cavalry due here tomorrow morning
are expected. to be rushed to Columbus
where four troops of the Third cavalry
are stationed.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-08-17
Cazad Roller Mill
Burns to the Ground

CCz.AD, Neb.. Aug. 16.-(Special Tele-
gram. 1.-The Cozad roller mill, owned by
J. ]. Darner o fthis city, burned to the
ground last night just before midnight
and is total loss. About 1000 bushels Of
wheat was stored in the mill and was
completely destroyed. The cause Of the
fire is not known and smoke was pour
ing from all the windows when the fire
was discovered. The building was con-
structed OF heavy timbers and burned
fiercely for about two hours. The plant
was worth between $4,000 and $4,000 and
$4,000 Insurance was carried. 1t is not
yet known whether or not the mill will
be rebuilt. This is the largest loss by fire
that has ever occurred in this city
Omaha daily bee., 1912-08-17
Secretary Wilson
Is Seventy-Seven

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16--"Tama Jim"
Wilson, secretary Of agriculture AMI the
Oldest man in President, Taft's cabinet,
today enjoyed his nth birthday. Secretary
Wilson said he was looking forward to
quitting public life on March 5th next.
so that he might go home among his
grandchildren, don his overalls and
move around among the commcn peop'e."
Mr.. Wilson has exceeded by four years
the record for long service in the cabinet
and under his regime the scope of the
Department of Agriculture has been
widely extended.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-08-17
MCCORMICK is OPTIMISTIC
Bull Moose Leader Says Roosevelt
Will Garry New York.
HE MAKES MANY PREDICTIONS
He Says Republican Ticket VIII Run
Third In Vermont--Dixon -
Says Roosevelt is in
..,s Great Demand.

CHICAGO, Aug l6.-Medlll Mccormick
returned to progressive headquarters In
Chicago from New York today and de-
clared that Colonel Roosevelt would carry
New York because OF the feeling among
up state democrats against men active
In Mr. Wilson's behalf and antipathy of
up state republicans as to President Taft.
Il was amazed at the situatlon," said
Mr.. Mccormick. y am convinced that
Colonel Roosevelt will carry tho state
with handsome margin.
President Taft will not carry single
New England state. not even Rhode Is-
land. The republican state ticket will
run third in Vermont
Mr.. Mccormick said the progressive ex-
ecItive committee which will direct the
campaign practically had been decided
upon, but that announcement Of the mem
bership would not be made for two or
three days.
The list Of members has been sub.
mitted to Governor Johnson for his ap.
proval," said Mr. Mccormick, He also
stated that much of Colonel Rooseve,ts 8
speaking itinerary had been mapped out
and that Senator Dixon and leaders in
New York were at work on the itinerary
for Governor Johnson.
There are insistent requests for Col
onel Roosevelt in the west said the
Illirois progressive leader. "CltIes and
towns Of comparatively small population
guarantee crowds of from 10000 to 5000
e THE colonel will agree to speak Idaho
Falls Idaho, is among the cities that
have put In such requests with guaran-
fees of big crowds. There are score Of
others"
Senator Dixon will return to Chicago
from New York next Wednesday, at
which time an important conference Of
party leaders is expected to be held.
Want Wilson 20 Tour Maine.
SEA GIRT, N. j., Aug. 16.-"It has al
ways been found to be very easy job
70 make me explicit remarked Governor
Woodrow Wilson today when his atten-
ton was called to reports from Oyster
Bay that Colonel Roosevelt in his New
England speeches would call on the dem
ocratic nominee to be more specific in
his Interpretation of the democratic plat
form.
The governor admitted that strong
pressure" was being brought to bear on
him to have him speak in Maine before
the gubernatorial elections on September
o. The governors present expectation is
not to go.
The governor announced that he ex-
pected the western headquarters at Chi
cago to be opened at once. Joseph E.
Davies, secretary of the national com
mittee, is due in Chicago on Monday. 1t
is the intention of Mr.. Davies after es-
tabllshing headquarters to make tour
through st. Louis, Denver, San Francisco,
Seattle and other western points to de-
tefmine the best centers for branch head
quarters.
Governor Wilson has accepted an invita-
tion 10 speak at the encampment of
Spanish War Veterans at Atlantic City on
September 10. The same week. but on diff
ferent days, Colonel Roosevelt and Presi-
dent Taft have been invited to speak.
The governor received an invitation to-
day to review the Olympic athletes on
August 2s, but said he probably would
be unable to go,
Omaha daily bee., 1912-08-17
Coffee Firm Loses
Hundred Thousand
Dollars in Week

CHICAGO, Aug. is -Richhermer & Co.
coffee merchants, were filed against in
the federal bankruptcy court today after
sustaining losses of more than $4,000 in
three weeks. Counsel announced that the
firm had failed because of the operations
of an aggregation of coffee men in New
York who with Brazilian interests were
attempting to control the coffee output.
In the petition filed against the coffee
firm liabilities were given as $SS5.00O and
assets Of $275,C00. E
Omaha daily bee., 1912-08-17
BOY AVIATOR CARRIES
PASSENGER SEVENTY MILES

ATLANTIC CITY, n. j., Aug. 16.-
Grover G. BergdolI, 10 years old, law
student at the University of Pennsyl-
vania and member of wealthy Phila-
dclphia family, accomplished an aero
plane flight with passenger from Phila-
delphia to Atlantic City, about seventy
miles. early today, landing at the lower
end of the resort without mlshap. His
passenger was Charles Krouse, a
mechanic. Bergdoll maintained an aver
age speed Of about fifty miles an hour.
His greatest altitude was 1000 feet
Omaha daily bee., 1912-08-17
BURBANK WILL TRY TO
GROW SPINELESS CACTl

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1a-fhe senate
today passed bill placing at the dis
posal Of Luther Burbank tweivs sections
of land in California, New Mexico, Ari-
zona and Nevada for the propagation Of
the splneless caeti t@t
Tho bill provides that II burbank suc-
ceeds In growing on this semi-arid land
cacti suitable for animal food, for a
period of two years, the land shall be
sold to him for the regular sl.W an acre,
government land price, The bill has
already passed the house.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-08-17
Charged with Failing
to Deliver Prizes in
Newspaper Contest

TOLEDO, o., Aug. l6.-W. Z. Ashley
of Fond Du Lac was arrested at Fremont
today by Postoffice Inspectors Carl Egge
and George Chase of Fargo, N. d., and
brought here for arragnment on the
charge of failing to make good on prizes
offered In a newspaper circulation con-
test In Farga, after sending the papers
through the malls. He pleaded not guilty
before a In ted States commissioner and
was held In bail OF $1,000 pending his
removal to the jurisdiction Of the United
States court at Fargo The officers said
that NJ, II. Hatcher and A. NJ. Baker,
alleged accomplices of Ashley, were
under arrest In Fargo. --e-
Omaha daily bee., 1912-08-17
BtyzzfNotsS II a

Rev. Charles w. Savidge made his
debut in Omaha as a Methodist minister.
but as there were not enough marriage
in the fold to keep>him busy. he or
ganized his own Peoples church and
went into full partnership with cupid.
Although he once tried his hand at
editing newspaper, General Frederick
A. Smith could not persuade himself that
the pen Is mighter than the sword and
now he is brigaiier general in Uncle
Sar,s army.
Clem Chase still bushes every time he
sees that electric sign flash forth
"Chases Dirt"
Omaha daily bee., 1912-08-17
FIVE CARLOADS OF BINDER
TWINE is SENT BY EXPRESS

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug, io.-The largest
single express shipment which ever left
Minneapolis was turned over TO the Great
Northern Express company today by the
International Harvester company plant
Of this city when five carloads OF binding
twlne we're consigned to Fargo with a
rush" iatel on each, The express charges
were s2,37S and the total weight iso'oN
mounds.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-08-17
Senate Adopts tn e
Conference Report
on Panama Bill

WASHINGTON, Aug 16.-The confer
ence report on the Panama canal bill con-
owned" ships and granting free tolls to
certain American vessels was adopted by
the senate today As to IS, after a futile
fight against 1t led by Senator Brandegee.
chairman of the Panama canal COM
mittee,
Omaha daily bee., 1912-08-17
Woman Executed
at Richmond, Va.

RICHMOND, Va, Aug, 16.-Virglnia
Christian, negress and the first woman
to be put to death in the electric chair
In Virginia, was executed early today.
entreatles for clemency by several Chi
cago people. Virginia was convicted of a
deliberate and atrociously cruel murde'
and robbery of her employer, Mrs. Ida
Virginia Belote at Hampton, Va, March
IS. 1912.