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The Omaha Daily Bee VOL XXXVI NO. 9. OiLAIIA, THURSDAY MORXINO, JUNK 28, 1006-TON PAGES. SINGLE COPY THREE CENTS. HARRY THAW IS SANE Alienists BeUined by Bute Pay Murderer's Mental Condition ii Bonid. HE REFUSES TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS Declines to Submit to Examination Despit Adtioe ot Attorney. MRS. THAW VISITS HER HUSBAND Letters Written by White to Her Turned Crer to Attorneys. MANY IMPORTANT WITNESSES EXAMINED Thaw Lea-res Wife and Makea Trip to Enrope, Saying He Will Xot Lire with Her Again. NEW TORK. June 27-That Harry K. Thaw, ihcs layer of Stanford Whit, Is per fectly sane wan the report made- today by the alienists retained by the district at torn.y'i office to examine Into the pris oner e mental condition. This report wu made after the physicians had spent an hour with Thaw, who. In defiance of the advice of hi" counsel, former Judge Olcott, refused to answer any questions and do clared that nothing short of actual force ' would compel him to submit to a physical examination When the committee of physiclana called upon the prisoner. Thaw said firmly, as the first member waa Introduced to him by Dr. MeLane Hamilton, retained for the defense. "I beg your pardon, I will answer no questions whutever." Then began a general conversation on trivial subjects with Dr. Austin Flint and Dr. Thaw. Thaw deftly parrying any quce tlons that had any bearing on his mental or physical condition. Finding him ob durate, the doctors hurriedly summoned Mr. OlooU, but to him Thaw vehemently reiterated his determination to answer no Questions. Thaw Refuses to Answer "Tou can put it down to the condition of my feelings. If you will," said Thaw. "My nerve are unstrung, the tension is great I will not be examined today. Pressed for a clearer explanation of his refusal, he said: "I haven't any; I have none at all. Put It down to obstinacy. If you wish." He had promised Mr. Olcott before the examiners met to submit to the examina tion. Thl refusal will hurt you," Mr. Olcott ir said to have pleaded. "I don't car. Nothing but absolute force will get me to allow myself to be examined or to ay anything today. I think I first ought to talk with Dr. Hamilton and then have a talk with Mr. Delafield. Later I .will tell you whether I will talk with the . committee or not" He waa then taken back to his cell. Mrt Olcott said later that he waa unable to account lor Thaw's attitude and that fcaAould onl.attrUMU UA9. ujaascAUnUbla " obstinacy. ' As his counsel, he said be had , no objection to Thaw's answering any of the questions addressed to him by the physician. Mrs. Thaw Visits Hnaband. After the alienists had departed Mrs. Thaw waa permitted to see her husband for the first time since his arrest. She, came to the Tombs In a carriage, accom panied by her husband's brother, Joseph C. Thaw. The meeting between husband ' and wife , was affectionate and they re mained together talking In an undertone for nearly an hour. Thaw also received a visit f mm his sister, Mrs. George C. Car negie, and Clifford W. Hartrldge of Pitts burg. Before visiting tho Tombs Mrs. Thaw had a long conference with former Judge Olcott and Frederick Delafield. at which it Is believed that the line of defense was din-' cunsed and the Intention to Interpose a plea of Insanity wns confirmed. When asked about the letters from White . which Mrs. Thaw yesterday turned over to Mr. DelaAeJd. Mr. Olcott said that he be- ; Uavad they would be of material value to I the defonee. Further than this he declined j to comment on the caae. Coroner Dooley announced this afternoon that the Inquest which opens tomorrow Would not be merely a formal proceeding ! to establish the cause of White's death, t but that all available witnesses would be examined for the purpose of fixing the crime on Thaw In order that he might be held for the action of the grand Jury. Mrs. Thaw will not appear at the Inquest and it waa said today that in all probability she will not be required to appear before the grand Jury, in which case her testl mony will not be taken until the trial. In ; the meantime the district attornuy's office will prosecute a most searching invest iga I Uon of the habits and movements of the 1 Thaw and White parties during a period ; ot several weeks previous to the tragedy. Ussy Witnesses Examined. ' No leas than tweuty witnesses were ex I anilned In connection Willi the case by j the district attorney's office today. Among I the most Important of these waa Thaw's valet, William Bedford, who had been In j tila servU-e for six years and is believed ' to be conversant with the events which ! are supposed to have been the Immediate incentive to the crime. It waa announced at the office of tho district attorney tliat Mr. Uarvan, who is preparing the case agaiost Thaw, today discovered a witness who alleged that he ovrehsard White make derogatory remarks coiiocrulug Mrs. Thaw while In the cafe Martin a few hours before he was shot. According to the witness, whose name concealed for the present, he heard the remarks of White, who was seated two or ; three tables away and evidently was nut i wnispering. At that time Mr. and Mrs. ; maw were In the care dining. It Is be ' lleved that this witness will not appear before the coroner's Jury, but that he will be reserved for the trial. Another Important witness who was ex I amlned by Mr. Oarvan today was Nellie j Lrahy, Mrs. Thaw's maid. The funeral of Mr. White will take place , tomorrow from hla lata summer residence . at 8t. James. U I. Thaw Learee His wife, i In ths rourae of today's Investigations as to ThaWa recent movements, in the search for immediate motive for the killing of White, it was learned that Thaw aailed for Bfurope on April ii last on the Kaiser WUhelra II, after a stormy scene with his wife, with the avowed purpose of never let in nlntf to her. On the same boat with hiia w hla sister, the countess of Tar- l Bivi'h, At the time of the sailing of the I boat the slater was not aware that her I pa ilhsl1 waa a passenger, for be apparently f anng, nalaa that hla presence should be eua- ' fTfiaVaWlan 4ft .Co&d faja WESTERN MATTERS AT CAPITAL Congressmen Martla and Rarke Pre- seat Their I. tat nf Candidates for Postmasters. (From a Staff .Correspondent ) WASHINGTON. June tSneclal Tele gram I South Dakota politics Is getllng at fever heat with the Approach of dog days In Washington, and, should congress con tinue In session for a fortnight longer, it would be pretty hard tn tell just whit would happen. Senator Gamble and his friends of the Insurgent camp, now on top. Is clot to the inner ear of the president. The outer ear of the president, however, was today subjected to a story of Smith Dakota post offices, In which Congressmen Burke nnl Martin presented a list of postmasters whom they would like to have appointed to vacancies as they may occur In the follow ing towns: Arlington, J. H. Cross, -vice George Reed; Beresford. R. 7.. Bennet, re appointment; Desmet. C. H. Tlnkham. vice D. W. Wllmarth: Elk Point. Charles F. Harkett, vice J. D. Cotton; Kimball. John B. I.ong. vice C. W. Nugen; Platte, George H. Henry, vice C. W. Anderson; RedfUld, T. A. Crisman, vice F. 8. Myers; Scotlnnd, P. A. Bliss, vice John Reich; Watertown. C. " Williamson, vice F. J. Cory; W con s' ,enrge L. Fish, reappointment. 'vj '-'V-t ofthe committee on foreign aflvV Sf -lgressman Kennedy's resolu tion f4y '' -"tal savings banks was llled today. Congresh . ., that the pe"j dy waa today notified Charles Briskey at Bouth Omnha j ' oreased to $10. Congressman 1ss received a Ut ter from the secret of the natlonnl com mittee of the John "Barry Statue : nida tion thanking him for the assistance ren dered In putting through the hnue a bill to erect a statue to Comodore John Barry In the city of Washington. The house committee on Interstate and foreign commerce reported favorably today Congressman Kennedy's bill extending the time within which the South Omaha Rail road and Bridge company may complete its railroad and wagon bridge at or near South Omaha. Rural carriers appointed: Nebraska Car roll, route No. 2. Perry II. Cox. carrier; Dan Jorgensen, substitute. Comstock, route No. 2. Isaac P. Kelley, carrier: Charlea W. Kel ley, substitute. Inland, route No. 1, Karl T. Stlmbert, carrier; David Stlmbert. substi tute. Iowa Seymour, route No. 8. James M. Strome. rarrler; Edgar W. Smith, substi tute. South Dakota Tabor, route No. 1, James J. Dousky, carrier; Joseph Hobel, substitute. South Dakota postmasters appointed: Bo vine, Lyman county, Thomas H. Hill, vice W. p. Brown, removed. Leslies, Stanley county, L. R. Mumma, vice D. A. McKlliip, resigned. Congressman Kennedy made a strong Im pression tonight on his colleagues nf the house by the research and knowledge he showed in his speech on "Postal Savings Banks." He said the republican party had been largely instrumental In making the people prosperous and It should not now overlook the corresponding duty to aid in making them provident. He was frequently Interrupted and throughout his colloquys with the members showed himself splen didly. CLUB -WOMEN AT .MITCHELL Reports and Papers Presented to the State Federation of Booth Dakota. MITCHELL. 8. D., June 27.-(8peelnl Telegram.) The State Federation of Wo men's Clubs held Us second session this morning. Most of the morning was con sumed by the presentation of reports, as follows: Art. Mrs. H. J. Fahnerstock of Watertown; civics, Mrs. Julia Johnston of Fort Pierre; education, Mrs. Carrlo E. Philips of Brookings; household economics, Mrs. Annie I. Phillips of Deadwood. The subject of discussion was "Ethical Train ing In Our Public Schools," led by Mrs. lone Russell of Pierre. Mrs. 'Stella Msrle Stutenroth of Water- town presented her report as corresponding secretary, showing a growth of the federa tion, since Its organisation in 1900 with seven clubs, to forty-four clubs at the present time with a membership of 9W. The attendance at the convention is large and good weather prevails. This evening a formal reception was tendered the visitors at the Carnegie library building. Flat Sentence Affirmed. PIERRJS. 8. D.. June 27.-4 Special Tele gram.) In the supreme oourt today opinions were handed down by Haney in the cases of Each Flute, plaintiff In error, mm I nut Kioto of South Dakota, defendant la error, from Roberts county, which was affirmed. Fluto is an Indian, who was given a life sentence for the killing of an officer who came to his house to serve papers and the supreme court says he must serve the sentence. Campbell County against S. O. Overby, ap pellant, Campbell affirmed. V. H. Harrla appellant, against County Treasurer of Douglas County, Douglas reversed. DEATH RECORD. Thomas E. Waagamana. WASHINGTON. June 27. Word has been received here that Thomas E. Waggamann of this city, former treasurer of the Cath olic university, who failed for over It. 000,000 about a year ago, died today at a farm house near Annapolis, Md., where he had been for a number of months. The cause of death was cancer of the face. He was 69 years of sg. Waggamann's failure startled this city, where hundreds of per sons had placed with him various sums of money for Investment. His art collection, which was regarded aa one of the moat val uable In the country', was sold at auction in New York In order to partially satisfy his creditors. Faneral of William Jeaklas. SIDNET. la.. June 27.-8peclal )-The funeral cf William L. Jenkins was held here yesterday. The deceased waa num bered among the pioneers of Sidney, as he located here In the early 60s. He served several terms as deputy sheriff and one term as sheriff, being elected to the office in 1878. He was OS years of age and leaves a wife and three sons. S. L Berkley. MISSOURI VALLEY. la., June 17. (Spe cial.) The funeral of 8. L. Berkley oc curred here yesterday afternoon with inter ment at the Rose Hill cemetery. He died at the home of M. H. Pelton, In Woodbine, aged 71 years. The deceased was born In Ohio in 1W3. was married to Charlotte Ltrown In 1870 and settled in Missouri Valley In 1877. Mather at Henry K. Hanttagtea. BAN FRANCISCO. June 27.-The mother of Henry E. Huntington died at 8:30 this morning at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Holliday Aleaaader Malr. TORONTO. Ont.. June 27. Alexander Mulr, author of Canada's National hymn, "I'he Maola Leaf." died suddenly l&at mld- PURE FOOD BILL PERFECTED Conference Committee Beaches tn Agree ment Upon All Points. MISBRANDING AND ADULTERATION DEFINED Foods, Drags, Medicines and I.lqoors Mast Not Contain Pnlsonons or tleleterlona Sab atanrea. WASHINGTON, June 27. The pure food bill was agreed upon by the conferees for the senate and house today and was re ported to the senate Just before adjourn ment. The hous? bill was taken as a basis of the agreement, and Into this were grafted many of the Important sections of the senate measure, which had been given great attention by Senators McCtnnber and Heyburn, extending over three sessions of congress. With the exception of two sections the bills were not materially different. Two provisions of the house bill were eliminated entirely. They were the sections which authorized the secretary of agriculture to fix the standards of various articles of food as to the whohsomeness or unwhol soineness of the various preservatives and which would compel the person selling drugs or articles of food to furnish sam pies of auch product for the purpose of analysis. Penalty for Violation, The bill as agreed upon makes It a mis demeanor for any person to manufacture, sell or offer for sale any articles of food, drugs, medicines or liquors w'llch is adul terated or mlsbranded, or which contains any poisonous or deleterious substance. It prescribes for each offense a fine not to exceed $.i00, one year's Imprisonment, or both, within - the discretion of the court. and for each subsequent offense a fine of not 1i;fs than $1,000 or one year's imprison ment. Section 2 prohibits the Introduction Into any state or territory or the District of Columbia from any other state, territory or district, or any foreign country, or the alilpment to any foreign country of any article adulterated or mlsbranded within the meaning of the act, under penalty not exceeding a fine of 1200 for the first offense and fcfoo or one yeur's Imprisonment, or both, for each subsequent offense. Section 4 provides for examinations of specimens of foods and drugs in the bu reau of chemistry of the Department of Agriculture. Owners are to be given hear Ings, and If It Is found any provisions of that act have been violated, the secretary of agriculture Is to certify the fact to the proper United Btates district attorney for action, and the adverse Judgment of the court is to be published. Adulteration Deflaed. 8e?tin S defines the terms drugs and foods and section 7 defines what shall be deemed adulterated in the case of drugs. confectionery and foods. The standards for drugs are those recognised In the United Slates Pharmacopta or National Formulary. Confectionery Is held adulterated if It contains any ingredient or coloring matter deleterious or detrimental to health. Foods are nld adulterated if containing any sub stance reducing, lowering or injuriously af f ex: ting Its quality or strength; when any substance has been substituted whol'y or in iwn iur mo aruut, wuen any vn.uau.e constituent has been abstracted when mixed, colored, powdered, coated or stained to conceal damage or Inferiority or any poisonous or deleterious Ingredients added, tooa products are ceciareo aauiierateu if In whole or in part of a filthy, decom- posed or putrid animal or vegetable sub- stance or of any portion of an animal unfit for food, whether manufactured or not, or of the product of a diseased animal or one that has dl-d otherwise than by slaughter, Misbranding of Foods, The term mlabranded applies to food or drugs whose package or label bears any statement, design or device, false or mis leading, or If falsely branded as to the place where manufactured or produced. Any article, however, which does not con tain any added poisonous or deleterious In gredients shall not be deemed adulterated or mlsbranded when known under Its dis tinctive name, or if compounds, imitations or blends are plainly Indicated. Dealers are protected against prosecution if they hold the guaranty of the concern from whom they purchased the articles. The bill makea provision for court pre cedure and for confiscation of articles vlo. latlvu ot the act and samples of foods or drugs Imported are to be furnished the chemistry bureau by the treasury depart ment. articles decided against to be ex ported within three months or destroyed. The act is to take effect on January 1 next. RATH COS FEHEX'E 19 FBUTIE8S Suggested Compromise oa Passes aad Pipe l.laee Will Be Considered WASHINGTON. June 27. The conference ou the railroad rate bill tonight resulted In no agreement on that measure. The discussion made it clear that the pass provision which is to be perfected for the action of the committee tomorrow morning will follow closely the lines of the original senate amendment on that subject! It will name certain classes of persons who may receive passes and exclude all others. There is also ground for the prediction that the pipe line amendment will be reported exactly as It waa In the butt conference re port, that is, the phrase "common carriers' will give place to the word "railroads. The effect of this will be to permit pipe lines to transport the product owned by the owners of the pipe line. Before discussing the two disputed amend ments it was decided that the former agree ment as to all other points In dispute should stand. This was the first meeting since the rejection of the conference report by the senate on account of the pass amendment and the provision relating tu pipe lines. CONTRACTOR WANTS HIS PAY T. F. MeSbaae af Omaha goes Montana Railroad for Work Dona the Line. HELENA. Mont.. June 27. (Bpeclal Tele gram.) Accompanied by his wife and daughter, T, P. McBhane. the well known Omaha railroad contractor, arrived in Helena today to conduct his suit against the Montana Railroad company, whose ex tension to Irwiston he, together with the Utah Construction company, built. The Montana railroad has been taken over by the Milwaukee for its roast extension. The I suit has been Instituted for the collection of a large sum alleged to )e due for con struction work. McShane and the Utah Construction company are the Jolrt com plainants. Testimony Is to be taken be fore a master in chancer; aad tta fr t"jr 4 will begin at cace pecple's party conference Tli n ma a H. Ttnnlee Makes Prlarlaal Address at "esslon af National Committee. ST. LOrtfl. June J7.-The na'lnnsl com mittee of the people's party me; In annual conference here todny at the Olymi!o theater, deleaves bMng present from al most every atate in the unlnn. The gathering Is for the purpose nf dis cussing the political situation and will as sume somewhat the appearance of a con vention before adjournment tomorrow even ing. It Is said that possibly the party members will endorse a man for the presl dentlal nomination. At the Southern hotel conference was' held today by members of the conference provisions! committee, which is advocating a mammoth convention of all of the reformed forces of the nation. the object being te organise a political body of unity, harmony and strength. The conference was called to order by James H. Fnrriss. national chairman of the People's party, of Jollet, 111. In the absence of Secretary C. Q. DeFrance of New York, Pnul J. Dixon or Chllllcothe. Mo., as chosen temporary secretary. The conference opened with an address by Chairman Farrlss. After an hour devoted to short talks from different delegates concerning popu list principles, a recess was taken until 1 o'clock. The afternoon, session began with an address by Hon. Thomas H. Tibbies of Omaha, who was tlie vice presidential candidate of the people's party In the last campaign. He said In rrt: "We claim that 'every monopoly should be owned by the public. Wherever a popu list principle has been Incorporated into a law It is the astonishing fact that the whole public finally becomes favor of it. We are fought on the grounds of social ism. I want to say that there are two kinds of socialism tn the United States, the Carl Marx socialism and the Debs social ism. The Marx socialism Is the only kind that is worth anything. The other kind, the Debs socialism, Is a fraud. Our princi ples stand for the good of the people, re gardless of name. What is a democrat? Can anybody tell?" Silence in the audience. What la a republican?" demanded Mr. Tibbies with emphasis. "A crazy democrat," shouted a voice, and a general laugh followed. i ne great spilt m these parties." con tinued Mr. Tibbies, "hss destroyed their names. Their names do not mean anything. But the populist party is solidified and It will stand for the next one hundred years. and the name means something. The princi ples which we have advocated, and do advocate, have advanced more rapidly than any other set of principles In the world." A discussion arose as to the purpose of the conference and Mr. Tibbies finally put an end to It by stating that this is a meet ing of the national committee, and friends have been invited, and the friends have the same power to vote on questions that may be brought up as have the regular members of the national committee. Colonel H. L. Bentley of Abilene, Tex.. was appointed chairman of a committee of fifteen to consldc and draft a proposi tion ror.a people's parry club to be sub mitted to the conference for adoption. Colonel Bentley me.de tn address prior to tne meeting or ..ine committee Of fifteen, explaining the purpose of the club organi sation proposed. He said that In less than one year he had organized- over 2,260 peo ple , party country club organizations throughout the United States, but had done so without official authority from th. n. pies party, and now the committee would draft a plan for the continuance of club organization throughout the oonntrv fnP official sanction and adoption hv the im I tlonal committee. Jay W. Forrest of Albany X V .h was a delegate to the national demooratlc convention of 1904 In St. Louis, made an address on party organization Several committees were named and the toiiierence iook a recess until 8 p. m. to give the committee time to confer and report. REINSURANCE IS NOT LIKED Strong Companies Interested la Ban Francisco Will Hereafter Staad Alone. BAN FRANCISCO, June 27.-Reinsurance contracts have made a bad mess in the local insurance situation and so distinctly have Its had feature been brought to the attention of the Insurance men that with an almost entire accord they have de clired they will have no more of it. The San Francisco fire has convinced the bigger companies that they need all of their own strength and that the smaller companies must shift for themselves in the future. Among the companies who Is said have declared their intention of conceiting all of their reinsurance contracts throughout the entire country are the Continental the Aetna, the Home of New York, the London, Liverpool, Globe, the North Rrltlsh and Mercantile of London and Edinburgh, London & Iancashlre. and the Fidelity Insurance company of New Tork The reason given by these companies for this change in their methods of doing bust ness is that by reinsuring a company gives good security and accepts bad security therefor. WISCONSIN DEMOCRATS MEET Platform Will Be Adopted to Re Recommended to Fatare Candidates. MILWAUKEE. June 27. -The democratic state convention, called for the purpose o adopting a platform to be recommended to the candidates who will be nominated a the primary election in the fall, met here today. ' There were about 700 delegates In their seats when Chairman H. H. Mansoo I of Wausau rapped for order and announced the names of the temporary officers. That the Bryan supporters would rule th convention seemed to be a foregone con elusion. State Chairman Manson Introduced Daniel II. Grady of Portage as temporary chair man of the convention. I KEYSTONE DEMOCRATS BUSY State Canveattoa Meets at Harrlsbarc to Komlaate Caadldatea for tate O !. HARRISBURG, Pa.. June 27. The demo cratic state convention to nominate candl dates for governor, lieutenant governor and auditor general and secretary of Internal affairs assembled in the opera house at noon today. Michael J. Ryan of Phila delphla was presented as temporary chair man. After the selection of standing committees the convention took a recess until t o'clock Thar war no eooxeata and the roll made up b jCyMU, fchlmiaii waa. arrowed. CEDAR IS FOR ROSEWATER Tint Conntj in Nebraska, to Instruct for United States Een&tor. DELEGATES TO WORK FOR OMAHA MAN Indorsement Is tnanlmoas and Adopted by Rlalna Vote Amidst Great Enthaslasm aad Roaslna; Cheers. HART1NOTON. Neb., June 27. -(Special Telegram.) The first delegates to the com ing republican state convention to be in structed on senator were chosen here today In county convention and Instructed for Hon. Edward Rosewater of Omaha, fur whom Cedar county's eleven votes will bo cast. The resolutions endorsing Mr. Rosewater for senator and Instructing the delegates "to use every honorable means for his en dorsement as a candidate for United States senator" was adopted unanimously by n rising vote and greeted with cheers when it was read by the chairman of the resolutions committee. The sentiment for Edward Rosewater in Cedar county Is without dissent and the state delegation Is mads up of men who are for him heart and soul. The resolution in dorsing Mr. Rosewater was reported by the committee on resolutions, consisting of J A. IJster, II. L. Peck and C. A. Knapp. as follows: Be It resolved by the republicans of Cedar country that we recognize In F.dward Rose water a man eminently qualified in evry way for the position of United Slates sena tor. We especially recommend and endorse him because for more than a third of a centurv he hss been an able and' fearless champion of the rights of the people of ths state as aa-ainst monopoly In every form, and because of his persistent efforts to liberate the political affairs or our state from the control of corporations, and for his efficient and untiring labor to bring about the Just and equal taxation of every species of prosperity In the state. We ate also mindful of the fact that for years he has courageously advocated the principles and policies that are being so successfully carried Into execution by President Roose velt. Having confidence In his Integrity and ahllitv as a renresentative Nebraskan. and realizing the present necessity for such men in the senate to strengthen the president in his great contest against official corruption and In necessary constructive legislation, we unqualifiedly endorse him and nereny Instruct the Cedar county delegates to the convention to use every honorable means for his endorsement as a candidate for United Btates senator. Platform Clear Cot. The general resolutions reported by the same committee, likewise aaopiea wnn cheers for the progressive sentiments ex nressed. take a decided stand upon the principal questions before the country and the state. The resolutions In full are as follows: Be It resolved, by the republicans of Cedar county, In convention assembled, we give our hearty endorsement to the ad ministration or t-resiaent nooseven i a nraj-tlcal exnosltlon of the doctrine of oroaresslve republicanism. We deem him the greatest political leader of modern times, and in his Arm and aggressive course to settle the great commercial, inausinai nd transportation questions of the day. e heartily endorse his personal efforts to so cure the enactment of an effective law to regulate railroad rates, as well as the many other reforms he has accomplished. In tvnnwrna oor sledges of ,to'Uy..tn the principles or republicanism we regara in is campaign as dui tne commencement oi ine f treat battle of 1008. when Nehrasks shall nslat that the essentials of Roosevelt pro gressive republicanism shall prevail In the platform or tne national convention. We favor the election of Unfted States senators by direct vote ot the people, and until such time ss tnis can De Drougm about we demand that the selection of candidate for United States senator be made by the delegates in state convention We heartily endorse tne proposes con tltutlonal amendment that will be sub mitted to the voters at the next election for the creation of a railway commission and demand thnt said commission be given ull power to fix freight rates and prevent rebates or discriminations to and from persons or corporations. We favor any and all measures that tend to bring the power of government doner to the people and all measures that tend to enlarge the power of the Individual voter within the lines of the party and to minimize the power of those who under the guise of party leadership flagrantly utilize their abilities In political Intrigue. We therefore favor the enactment by the next legislature, of a state-wide primary election law which will give the individual voter the right to select directly candi dates for elective offices. Such a law must be well guarded that the voters of each political party may participate only in the nomination of the candidates of their own party. In confirmation of our expression the delegates selected by this convention to attend all nominating conventions are Instructed to give their support to candi dates whom they know to be In accord with the sentiments and policies herein indorsed. Candidates and Delegates. The convention was one of the best ever held in the county and was marked with enthusiasm throughout. It was called to order by A. E. Ward and Hon. F. P. Veter of Laurel was named as temporary chairman and J. 8. Emerson of St. James secretary. On the county ticket B. Ready waa re nominated for county attorney and D. O. Collier of Magnet nominated for commis sioner for the Second district The names of the delegates to the differ ent conventions are: Delegates to Mate convention: Hon. F. P. Veter, Laurel; W. T. Schwerln, Belden; Charles Magison, Magnet; J. C. Robinson, Hartlngton; Frank Nelson, Hartlngton; 8. O. Reese, Randolph; Paul Buel, Randolph; Guy Wilson, Laurel; O. H. West Cole ridge; 8. Bond. Randolph; J. P. Jenal, Hartlngton. Delegates to congressional convention: F. W. Barnhart, Hartlngton; A. E. Ward, Hartlngton; J. F. Rosenberger, Hartlngton; J. A. Lister. Hartlngton; F. O. Robinson, Hartlngton; T. H. Bemer, Randolph; S. W. Mosher, Randolph; C. N. Randall, Ran dolph; H. 25. Peck. Randolph; C. F. Furly, Laurel; W. T. Graham, laurel; Thomaa Burke. Randolph; William Maxon, Laurel; John Harlch, Coleridge; W. H. Curtis. Cole ridge, D. E. Lemuch, St. James; W. V. Schwerln, Belden. Delegates to senatorial convention: J. 8. Emerson, St. James: 8. O. Reese. Ran dolph; H. L. Peck, Randolph; 8. W. Mosher, Randolph; Z. Boumehn. Randolph; Peter Jeyschau. Bt. James; G. W. Parsons, Hart lngton; Henry Jurgens. Bt. James; K. P. Jensen. Bt. James; F. P. Veter, Laurel; A. B. Gable. Hartlngton; D. F. Crouch. Bt. James; Frank Nelson, Hartlngton; C. M. Jones. Hartlngton; L. W. Bniner, Ran dolph, A- R. Burgel, Hartlngton; George L, Parker, Coleridge. Delegates to representative convention: H. A. Tesdall, Bt. James; C. E. Williams. Magnet; B. Frome, Magnet; F. M. Goeden. Hartlngton; 8. U. Martin. Hartlngton: W. 7. Schwerln. Belden; I-ewia Andrews, Mag net; J. W. Glfford. Belden; 8. O. Reese, Randolph; L. H. Bruner. Randolph; H. L. Peck. Randolph; E. D. Flurey. Magnet; E. H. MrKensle. St. James; H. W. Boerner. Randolph; Ed Hanene, Hartlngton; J. O. McCture. Magnet; A. H. Burgel, Hart lngton, 8. T. Black. Magnet. The county central committee was or ganised by the election of J. A. Lister, Continued a Boco&d Page H. NEBRASKA WEATHER FORECAST Showers and oeler rhnrsday and Probably Friday. Temperatare at Omaha Testerdnyt Hone. Det, tlnar. Ilea. K a. m n.t I p. m n a. m .f 3 p. m Ml T a. m M a p. m " 8 a. m 7:t 4 p. tn a. m Tt ft p. m in a. m T Hp. m 11 a. m sut T p. m l 12 m Hi N p. m 3 ft p. m WILD RUMOR CLOSES SCHOOLS Twenty-FlTe Thousand Children Idle When Parents Hear a False Report. NEW YORK. June A wild rumor that children's throats were being cut In the public schools resulted In such excitement and panic throughout the lower East Side today that fifteen schools, with 25,000 pupils. were closed for the day. The trouble was caused by operations performed on severnl children yesterday for the removal of adenoids, a fungus growth In the hack of the throat and nasal cavity. The opera tion is not a dangerous one, but the re ports spread rapidly today, and especially among the Hebrews, and became changed nto rumors that Jewish massacres were to be repeated In this country and a start was 'being made on Hebrew children In the schools. It was not long until many of the schools were surrounded by crowds of panic-stricken parents bent on rescuing their little ones, from what they believed to be impending death. These crowds be came so threatening that hurried calls for protection were sent to the nearest police stations and all the patrolmen available. were sent out to restore order. In one Instance a police court was closed for an hour to permit the court attendants and officials to aid the police In protecting a neighboring school. At one building the excited people became riotous and doors' and shutters were closed to Insure the safety of those Inside. All attempts at continuing the sessions for the day were seen to be useless and one after another the principals decided to dismiss their pu pils for the day. As the' little ones marched the scenes were pathetic, weeping women rushing forward to clasp-their children In their arms In thanksgiving. Throughout the disorders the several hundred extra po licemen on duty were powerless to restore order. The district affected extends from the Bowery to the East river and from Catherine to Houston streets. SUITS AGAINST RAILROADS Attorney General Will Force Rail roads to Pay Fines for Dis regarding Law, WASHINGTON, June 27. Attorney Gen eral Moody has directed that suits bo brought against a large number of railroa-I companies to recover penalties for viola tion of the safety appliance law through failure to keep their equipment in proper condition. The largest number or viola tlons attributed to any road Is fifty-two, gainst the Atlantic Coast Line railroad company. Among the roads msde defendants are the following: Atchison. Topeka St Banta Fe Railway company, Chicago-Biirlngton A Qulncy Railway company, Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad company, Chi cago ft Northwestern Railroad company. Colorado A Southern Railway company, Denver & Rio Grande Railway company, EI Paso Southwestern Railway company. Missouri Pacific Railway company, Mua ratine North & South Railway company, National City St Otay Railway company, Northern Pacific Railway company, Klo Grande & Pegos Springs Railroad com nanv. San Pedros, Los Angeles St Salt River. TRACING DEVLIN'S RESOURCES Creditors Surprised to I.earn of Some Investments of Dead Kansas Capitalist. TOPEKA. Kan.. June 27. A sensation waa caused here today when J. G. II Horlne of Chicago, testifying before N. H Loomls, referee, regarding the estate of the late C. J. Devlin, made known the fact that Devlin had been connected with the firm of W. H. Horlne & Co. and the Belt Line Coal company, both of Chicago, It also was developed thnt Devlin had put tCO.OOO Into these companies and that there is now nothing but iW0 to show for it. The creditors have heretofore had no knowledge of Devlin's connection with these concerns. These corporations were man aged by Judge Horlne. who Is at present chairman of the creditors' committee. C. J. Devlin died at Chlcsgo last year and a few months after his vast coal properties, valued at close to $4,000,000, were placed In receivers' hands. CITY MUST BUY WATER PLANT Jodge Sanborn Renders Derision In Colorado Case Which May Interest Omaha. ST. PAUL, Minn., June 2B. In the federal court of appeals Judge W. H. Sanborn ren dered a decision requiring Aspen, Colo., to buy its water works. In 1SS5 the city gave a twenty-year fran chise to the Castle Creek Water company, with the stipulation I hat by giving one year's notice, before the expiration of the franchise It could purchase the plant, the price to be determined by appraisers. When the time came the city gave notice of Its Intention to buy the plant, but afterward reVOKea US action. l ne cuiopaiiy uroiltfni suit to compel the city to take the plant, but waa defeated in the lower court. Judge Sanborn decided that the franchise was a legal provisional contract and that it is binding and canimt be evaded. SLAYER'S RELICS VALUABLE Wife of Mlltoa Andrews Will Receive Mich Money from His F.state. SAN FRANCISCO. June 27 The dla- mond ring and other personal effects of I )(y , Indian office on the ground that Milton Andrews, slayer of Bexsle Bouton j Indians ought to have gone to the at Mount Cutler in Colorado, and who, j r0irt uf claims and establlxhcd their right with Nulda Olivia, lured William Ellis tl, t)m money before going before congress, from Australia to Berkeley, where they j secretary Shaw, Senator IMllver and Rep attempted to take his life, were sold In i res-nlatlvs l-acey and Cousins of Iowa Oakland yesterday at public auction by j urgd t(,e niesldent to approve the men li the public administrator. The valuabfes ure .Annuitant Indian Commissioner Charles were those left by Andrews and the Olivia I p. lirrabee was present nt the conference, women last wlmer when he killed his j The prei-ldent will get additional tnforma companlon and hlnis.if to eca the j (1,m m tn lu, Illlri i rJre d'f'dlng clutches of the police. The bidding for i wilttier to a--noe or veto It. the gems ass brisk and from ttie.ne relics j . of a life of crime the estate of the noted I v o. W. IHtldrud. criminal has received upwards of $1rt. ' NKW YOFtk. June 2'. An annual dlvl--The money belonging to the estate Is to go i d-nd of - per ei,i, whs declared tiUy on .... .... ... a. a ii., .v,. the stork of th" New ork. Ontario a; i u aat. MEAT BILL HELD UP Conference Committee in Absolute Dead lock Over Inspection Measure. THREE MEETINGS HELD DURING THE DAY House Befmes to Yield on Section Assess ing Cost Upon Fackers. SENATE SUGGESTS HEAD TAX ON STOCK This is Turoed Down as in Conflict with the Constitution. BUSY DAY IN THE UPPER HOUSE Senator Warren Speaks on His Resoa latlon nrlstlve to live Stock Bill la Passed. WASHINGTON, June 27 -The senate was In open session for about five hours and a half today and notwithstanding the session began with a roll call in order to assure a quorum the day was crowded with business of Importance, including an announcement by Senator Proctor, chairman of the sen ate committee of agriculture, of a deadlock n conference on the .neat Innpectlon pro vision of the agricultural appropriation bill; a reply by Senator Bailey to the recent attack upon him in the Cosmopolitan magazine; the pnssige of the centralization bill, the continuance of Senator I A Fol- lette's effort to pass his bill limiting the hours of service on railroad trains; the ac ceptance of an almost complete report on the sundry civil appropriation bill, and a speech by Senator Warren In support of his resolution relative to tho live stock In dustry. Senator Bailey denied all the allegations of the Cosmopolitan article attacking him self and holding W. R. Hearst responsible for the attack, saying that In all the six political campaigns made by himself he had not spent as much money as Mr. Hearst had spent In one ward in his recent raco for mayor of New York. Deadlock on Meat Bill. ' An absoluto deadlock on the meat Inspec tion amendment to the agricultural appro priation bill, was reported by Senator lec tor to the senate late today, after three sessions of the conferees had been held. The Vermont senntor said that the house conferees had declined to consider any com promise on the subject of the payment Of the cost of inspection by the packers. The senate conferees offered to com promise, he said upon a tax of i cents a head on cattle and S cents on hogs, sheep and goats, to be collected and covered Into the treasury the same as any other reve nue. He read the compromise proposition showing that the $.1,000,000 appropriation pro vided by the house would remain In the bill and the cost of the Inspection would be paid therefrom. In reply to a question from Senates Hale he stated that the tax would amount to about one-half of the ap propriation. ' Jlonse Tlefasee Cowi premise. The third conference of the day had been concluded a short time before Senator Proc tor made his statement. At that conference he offered the compromise proposition which was met by the house conferees with the argument that It would be un constitutional, on (he ground that congress has no authority to levy a direct tax upon chattels. Upon making his statement, Senator Proctor said the conferees had agreed on practically all Items, but that the house conferees had positively refused to consider any compromise. He then re lated the particulars of the provision re garding the cost of Inspection and added that the house conferees had absolutely declined to sign the report unleas the hou.i3 provision should be accepted letter for letter. He said the effect of the position taken by the house would be to cause the failure of the legislation and ths general arrest of business. Mr. Hale the'n spoke of the gravity of the situation and advised that the senate re frain from further comment that might ex cite feeling. "My Impression Is that we will do well to leave It over night where It Is and the we should do nothing to Inflame the situa tion In the hope that better counsel will prevail tomorrow." Mr. Hale then in pursuance of hla sug gestion to let the matter He over moved an adjournment, but he subsequently with drew the motion tn order to permit an ex ecutive session. norsn passes deficif.scy mix I. ate ir from Departments Makea It Xrcesaary to Add JUHMMHIO. WASHINGTON, Jun 27. The general de ficiency bill, the last - of the big money mensures, passed the house at 8 o'clock to day, with few changes in the text of the bill. Several Items were Inserted, due to late Information of deficiencies In the de partments, the net Increase being about $rmo,000 over the bill as reported from the committee on appropriations. Among the Important actions of the house today were the passage of the senate bill providing for a hK-k type of canal and the adoption of the Item In the general defi ciency bill ratifying and lr-gallttng the duties collected during President McKln ley's term for Jniporta from the Philippine iHlHiids. Karly In the day It looked aa If tt,- Hflhi,ruti n-niiM Hoe nn sulldlv aaalnst J (hp am.n(Im,nli w,,.h Wlt put back in the , , ,,, un(1r R ru,( ,)Ut un,,rr ,,. of Mf (Ky , , )l)pu8,lorl mee(1 Mr. James iKy.) away and few democratic votes were cast against It on Us final passage. At fi o'clock the house took a recees until H o'clock this evening. IOWA MUX AT WII1TB HOUSE llawkeye Delegation Trees President to Slan Sae aad Fox Bill. WASHINGTON. June $7. Today Presi dent lioosevelt had a long conference with an loaa delegation regarding a bill re cently pawed by congress making appro prist lnn of $100,000 for the Bao and Fox Indians of Iowa. The bill Is not approved Weatern ralliuad. Thia U aa 1 oua-hfcit bt I cab
